radio beacon

• Устройство, передающее радиосигналы для помощи самолётам, кораблям или транспортным средствам в определении их местоположения или получении навигационных указаний.

A device that transmits radio signals to help aircraft, ships, or vehicles determine their position or receive navigational guidance.

1. Navigation transmitterB2formal

   A fixed radio transmitter that emits a continuous or periodic signal used for navigation or location purposes.

   Радиомаяк

   • The aircraft followed the signal from the radio beacon to land safely.
   • Ships use radio beacons to determine their position at sea.
   • The rescue team set up a radio beacon to guide the search party.