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Quick goodbye to long distance radio (5,4)

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I believe the answer is:

short wave

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This might be a double definition.

'quick goodbye' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'long distance radio' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for short wave that I've seen before include "offering the briefest of farewells?" , "Kind of radio channel like brief tidal movement" , "Like some broadcasts" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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