| A | B |
| (via) satellite | a vehicle orbiting the earth and sending signals |
| affiliate | an organization that is in close connection with a larger unit, as a member |
| AM | A broadcasting system using amplitude modulation. Amplitude means the maximum value of a current |
| commercial station | a station supported by advertisers |
| commuter | a person who travels back and forth regularly between a suburb and a city |
| FM | "A broadcasting system using frequency modulation. |
| NPR | It is funded by government funding, donations and membership fees. It provides programming for 300 stations. |
| reception | the changing of waves into audible signs |
| signal | the sound in the radio |
| to feature | to present as a special attraction |
| to transmit | to send |