Bandspreading

/ˈbændsprɛdɪŋ/ noun

A radio feature that expands a limited frequency range across the entire tuning dial to allow finer adjustments and easier tuning of shortwave or amateur radio frequencies.

Compound of band and spreading, created in the early-to-mid 20th century as amateur radio became popular. It describes spreading out a narrow frequency band.

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