Radio-telegraphy is a term used to describe the transmission of encoded signals via radio waves. This method of communication has been used for decades and has served as a crucial component in the development of modern telecommunication technology. Synonyms for the term radio-telegraphy include wireless telegraphy, radiotelegraphy, and spark transmission. These words all refer to the same basic concept of transmitting messages over long distances using radio waves. Although radio-telegraphy is no longer the dominant form of communication, it remains an important part of the history and evolution of telecommunications and continues to be used in certain specialized applications.