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radio communication
The wireless transmission of information such as speech or data using electromagnetic waves, often for communication over a distance.
Der Pilot nahm über Funk Kontakt mit dem Tower auf.
The pilot contacted the tower by radio.
The three meanings of 'Funk' are clearly separated by context. If the topic is communication technology (pilot, police, military), it means wireless transmission. In connection with media ('Fernsehen' (television), 'Sendung' (broadcast/program)), it means broadcasting. With 'Musik' (music), 'Band' (band), or 'tanzen' (to dance), it refers to the music style.
Die Rettungskräfte halten per Funk Kontakt.
The rescue workers keep in contact by radio.
To describe the type of communication, 'Funk' is almost always used with the prepositions 'per' or 'über'. Both express that radio is the means of communication.
Der Kapitän gab die Anweisung über Funk durch.
The captain gave the instruction over the radio.
In the meaning 'Rundfunk' (broadcasting), 'Funk' is often part of the fixed expression 'Funk und Fernsehen' (radio and television). This formula refers to the entirety of public and private broadcasters.
Der Politiker gab ein Interview für Funk und Fernsehen.
The politician gave an interview for radio and television.
radio
'das Radio' and 'der Funk' can both have to do with wireless transmission and audio programs. 'Radio' is the normal everyday word for the device, the program, or the station. You listen to the radio in the car, in the kitchen, or online. 'Funk' sounds more technical or official. It often means radio communication, for example with the police, fire department, or ships. In the fixed expression 'Funk und Fernsehen' (radio and television), 'Funk' also means broadcasting. The words can be confused because radio can work using radio technology. In everyday life, people usually say 'Radio'; for technical communication, 'Funk' is more common.
Die Feuerwehr gab die neue Adresse über Funk weiter.
The fire department passed on the new address by radio.
Beim Kochen hört Lena gern Radio in der Küche.
Lena likes listening to the radio in the kitchen while cooking.