Definition of "wireless operator" []

• A person who operates a radio transmitter on a ship or in an outpost, military unit, etc., in order to communicate over long distances. (noun)
• A commercial firm which provides mobile communications services. (noun)

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• "Three hours later the Norseman's wireless operator heard the following breezy, conversation between two ships (probably American) which were working without call signs:"
• "The wireless operator in the British cableship Norseman was listening in as usual on Saturday, 30th September, with bis set tuned to 600 metres."
• "The Norseman's operator continued listening; and as he waited for some ship or shore station to acknowledge call for help, the wireless operator aboard the Clement reported to Captain Harris that he had got the raider report through."