Detection system that uses radio waves (5)

I believe the answer is:

radar

(Other definitions for radar that I've seen before include "Remote sensing system" , "Remote detection system" , "It can locate things in the dark or fog" , "Range-finding and detection system" , "Palindromic detection system" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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