Radio vs. Boombox — What's the Difference?

Radio is the technology of signaling and communicating using radio waves. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves of frequency between 30 hertz (Hz) and 300 gigahertz (GHz).

A boombox is a transistorized portable music player featuring one or two cassette tape recorder/players and AM/FM radio, generally with a carrying handle. Beginning in the mid 1980s, a CD player was often included.

Electromagnetic radiation with lower frequencies and longer wavelengths than those of microwaves, having frequencies lower than 300 megahertz and wavelengths longer than 1 meter.

Alternative spelling of boom box

The transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves within this range, especially when convertible to audible sounds

A device, such as a walkie-talkie, that transmits or receives such signals.

The system or industry that broadcasts programs of audio content to the public or subscribers by means of radio waves or over the internet

Audio content, especially short programs or sets of songs, created for or distributed through such a system

An electronic device for listening to radio programming, consisting of a tuner and speakers.

To transmit by radio

To transmit a message to by radio

To transmit messages or a message by radio

(uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.

(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.

(countable) On-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media.

(countable) A device that can transmit radio signals.

The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio.

(ambitransitive) To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator).

(transitive) To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications.

Medium for communication

An electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals

A communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves

Transmit messages via radio waves;

Indicating radiation or radioactivity;