automatic-alarm-signal keying device [¦ȯd·ǝ¦mad·ik ǝ`lärm ´sig·nǝl `kē·iŋ di´vīs] COMMUNICATIONS A device capable of automatically keying the radiotelegraph transmitter on board a vessel to transmit the international automatic-alarm signal, or to respond to receipt of an internationally agreed-upon distress signal and wake up the radio operator on ships not having a 24-hour radio watch. |