all-wave; full-wave
Technical term used in electronics and radio engineering, often describing a receiver or circuit that handles all wavelengths or a full waveform. Compare オールウエーブ.
See also: オールウェーブ
This all-wave receiver covers from shortwave to FM.
A full-wave rectifier circuit uses both half-cycles of the AC.
all-wave receiver
Compound of 全 (all, whole) and 波 (wave), directly describing the concept of encompassing all wavelengths or a full waveform. The term is a straightforward technical coinage.