ground wave; terrestrial broadcast signal
Refers to radio or TV signals that travel along the ground, as opposed to satellite signals. Often used in contrast with 衛星放送.
地上波の電波は建物の影響を受けやすい。
Terrestrial broadcast signals are easily affected by buildings.
That drama will be broadcast on terrestrial TV starting next week.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
terrestrial; over-the-air
Used attributively with の to describe broadcasting that is not via satellite or cable, e.g., 地上波テレビ.
地上波の番組は無料で視聴できる。
Over-the-air programs can be watched for free.
I often watch terrestrial news programs.
地上波 refers to terrestrial (ground-based) broadcast signals, while 衛星放送 refers to satellite broadcasting, the two being the standard contrasting pair in Japanese broadcasting terminology.
地上波 refers to terrestrial (ground-based) broadcasting, in contrast to ＢＳ which is received via satellite.
地上波 means terrestrial (over-the-air) broadcasting received via antenna, whereas ケーブルテレビ is cable TV delivered through a wired network, so the two are easily confused as both are non-satellite alternatives.
terrestrial broadcasting
Compound of 地上 (terrestrial, above ground) and 波 (wave).