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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[Freedom Fighter]], [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]] and [[Radio AM Robot]] are able to receive radio signals in the AM band. | [[Freedom Fighter]], [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]], and [[Radio AM Robot]] are able to receive radio signals in the AM band. | ||
====Marvel Comics continuity==== | ====Marvel Comics continuity==== | ||
[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] controls [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] up to 1,200 miles and his [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]] up to 1,500 feet through radio control. | [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] controls [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] up to 1,200 miles and his [[Combat Deck (G1)|Combat Deck]] up to 1,500 feet through radio control. | ||
[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] are particularly adept at detecting very faint radio signals. Both of them serve as mobile communication stations. Soundwave can maintain contact with fellow Decepticons 100 miles away and Blaster can transmit 4,000 miles. | [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] are particularly adept at detecting very faint radio signals. Both of them serve as mobile communication stations. Soundwave can maintain contact with fellow Decepticons 100 miles away and Blaster can transmit 4,000 miles. | ||
In ray-gun mode, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] can emit a variety of high intensity electromagnetic energy, including radio waves. | In ray-gun mode, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] can emit a variety of high intensity electromagnetic energy, including radio waves. | ||
[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] radio controls his drone units [[Cog (G1)|Gasket]] and [[Cog (G1)|Grommet]] and their combined form [[Cog (G1)|Cog]]. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe}} | [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] radio controls his drone units [[Cog (G1)|Gasket]] and [[Cog (G1)|Grommet]] and their combined form [[Cog (G1)|Cog]]. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|The Transformers Universe}} | ||
Radio can be used by [[Transformer]]s over long distances. However, it is possible for these transmissions to be intercepted by a third party. When in doubt, in person communication is more secure. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}} | Radio can be used by [[Transformer]]s over long distances. However, it is possible for these transmissions to be intercepted by a third party. When in doubt, in person communication is more secure. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}} | ||
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[[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partners can control their Transformer by radio-command. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} | [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partners can control their Transformer by radio-command. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} | ||
[[Circuit Breaker]] was able to interrupt [[Skullgrin]]'s radio control over his [[Pretender]] shell. Skullgrin recombined so she couldn't do it again. {{storylink|Monstercon from Mars!}} | [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] was able to interrupt [[Skullgrin]]'s radio control over his [[Pretender]] shell. Skullgrin recombined so she couldn't do it again. {{storylink|Monstercon from Mars!}} | ||
During a flight over the British countryside, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] received radio transmissions; one involved a [[Doctor]] and another mentioned [[Gary Davis]]. {{storylink|To a Power Unknown!}} | |||
====''The Transformers'' cartoon==== | ====''The Transformers'' cartoon==== | ||
During their undercover operation to investigate a smuggling ring that was stealing airplane components, [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] found out his radio transmitter was removed and was, thus, unable to contact [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] and the [[Autobot]]s. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}} | During their undercover operation to investigate a smuggling ring that was stealing airplane components, [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] found out his radio transmitter was removed and was, thus, unable to contact [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] and the [[Autobot]]s. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}} | ||
===''Dark of the Moon''=== | ===''Transformers'' film=== | ||
[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] uses the radio to communicate with humans such as [[Sam Witwicky]]. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}} | |||
===''Dark of the Moon'' film=== | |||
The [[United States of America]] used the [[Apollo 11]] mission to investigate an alien disturbance on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. The two human scouts used a period of radio silence to investigate an alien spacecraft crash site without alerting the general public. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}} | The [[United States of America]] used the [[Apollo 11]] mission to investigate an alien disturbance on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. The two human scouts used a period of radio silence to investigate an alien spacecraft crash site without alerting the general public. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}} | ||
[[Category:Dark of the Moon]] | [[Category:Communication technology]] | ||
[[Category:Dark of the Moon technology]] | |||
[[Category:Generation 1 technology]] | [[Category:Generation 1 technology]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:17, 14 April 2026
Radio is a means of communication used by Transformers and humans.
A radio transmitter is a component of Transformer anatomy allowing them to communicate using radio, rather than sound.
Fiction
[edit]Generation 1
[edit]Freedom Fighter, Enemy, and Radio AM Robot are able to receive radio signals in the AM band.
Marvel Comics continuity
[edit]Optimus Prime controls Roller up to 1,200 miles and his Combat Deck up to 1,500 feet through radio control.
Soundwave and Blaster are particularly adept at detecting very faint radio signals. Both of them serve as mobile communication stations. Soundwave can maintain contact with fellow Decepticons 100 miles away and Blaster can transmit 4,000 miles.
In ray-gun mode, Shockwave can emit a variety of high intensity electromagnetic energy, including radio waves.
Fortress Maximus radio controls his drone units Gasket and Grommet and their combined form Cog. The Transformers Universe
Radio can be used by Transformers over long distances. However, it is possible for these transmissions to be intercepted by a third party. When in doubt, in person communication is more secure. The Transformers
While Blast Off was restrained with a mode lock, Blaster was able to remote-control him by radio. Child's Play
A Transformer's head, when removed from his body, can operate the body by radio control. Prime Time!
Headmaster partners can control their Transformer by radio-command. Broken Glass!
Circuit Breaker was able to interrupt Skullgrin's radio control over his Pretender shell. Skullgrin recombined so she couldn't do it again. Monstercon from Mars!
During a flight over the British countryside, Starscream received radio transmissions; one involved a Doctor and another mentioned Gary Davis. To a Power Unknown!
The Transformers cartoon
[edit]During their undercover operation to investigate a smuggling ring that was stealing airplane components, Slingshot found out his radio transmitter was removed and was, thus, unable to contact Silverbolt and the Autobots. Aerial Assault
Transformers film
[edit]Bumblebee uses the radio to communicate with humans such as Sam Witwicky. Transformers
Dark of the Moon film
[edit]The United States of America used the Apollo 11 mission to investigate an alien disturbance on the Moon. The two human scouts used a period of radio silence to investigate an alien spacecraft crash site without alerting the general public. Dark of the Moon
