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'''Radio''' is a means of communication used by [[Transformer]]s and [[human]]s. | '''Radio''' is a means of communication used by [[Transformer]]s and [[human]]s. | ||
A '''radio transmitter''' is a component of [[Transformer]] anatomy allowing them to communicate using radio | A '''radio transmitter''' is a component of [[Transformer]] anatomy allowing them to communicate using radio rather than sound. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[Freedom Fighter]], [[Enemy (G1)|Enemy]] | [[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. | ||
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[[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 | 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]] | [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] radio-controls his drone units [[Cog (G1)|Gasket]], [[Cog (G1)|Grommet]] and their combined form [[Cog (G1)|Cog]]. {{storylink|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}} | ||
While [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] was restrained with a [[mode lock]] | While [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] was restrained with a [[mode lock]] [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] was able to remote-control him by radio. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}} | ||
A Transformer's head | A Transformer's head when removed from its body can operate the body by radio-control. {{storylink|Prime Time!}} | ||
[[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] | [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster partners]] can control their Transformer by radio-command. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} | ||
[[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!}} | [[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!}} | ||
====''The Transformers'' cartoon==== | ====''The Transformers'' cartoon==== | ||
During their undercover operation to investigate a smuggling ring that was stealing airplane components, [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] found | During their undercover operation to investigate a smuggling ring that was stealing airplane components, [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] found his radio transmitter removed and was thus unable to contact [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] and the [[Autobot]]s. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}} | ||
===''Transformers'' film=== | ===''Transformers'' film=== | ||
Bumblebee uses the radio to communicate with humans such as [[Sam Witwicky]] | Bumblebee uses the radio to communicate with humans such as [[Sam Witwicky]]. | ||
===''Dark of the Moon'' film=== | ===''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}} | ||
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[[Category:Dark of the Moon technology]] | [[Category:Dark of the Moon technology]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 technology]] | [[Category:Generation 1 technology]] | ||
[[Category:Movie technology]] | [[Category:Movie technology]] | ||
[[Category:Transformer anatomy]] | |||
Revision as of 02:30, 13 March 2018
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
Generation 1
Freedom Fighter, Enemy and Radio AM Robot are able to receive radio signals in the AM band.
Marvel Comics continuity
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, 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 its 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!
The Transformers cartoon
During their undercover operation to investigate a smuggling ring that was stealing airplane components, Slingshot found his radio transmitter removed and was thus unable to contact Silverbolt and the Autobots. Aerial Assault
Transformers film
Bumblebee uses the radio to communicate with humans such as Sam Witwicky.
Dark of the Moon film
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
