1. a photograph transmitted by radio waves
Usage: technical

Examples

• The newspaper received the radiophoto of the breaking news event within minutes.
• Early radiophotos were often grainy due to transmission limitations.
• The wire service sent a radiophoto to newsrooms across the country.
• Before satellite technology, radiophotos were the fastest way to transmit images long distances.
• The quality of the radiophoto improved with better radio equipment.