ALL meanings of base station
base sta·tion
B b - noun base station a fixed transmitter that forms part of an otherwise mobile radio network 3
- noun base station a unit functioning as a transmitter and receiver of broadcasting or other signals, as in connection with a CB radio or mobile phone. 1
- noun base station (surveying) A GPS receiver at known fixed location, used to derive correction information for nearby portable GPS receivers. 0
- noun base station (computing, networking) A radio receiver/transmitter that serves as the hub of the local wireless network, and may also be the gateway between a wired network and the wireless network. 0
- noun base station (radio) A wireless communications station installed at a fixed location and used to communicate as part of a two-way radio system or wireless telephone system. 0