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Uninfected transmitter on a war ship (7)

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I believe the answer is:

carrier

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This clue could be a double definition.

'uninfected transmitter' is the first definition.
'carrier' can be an answer for 'transmitter' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'uninfected' bit.

'war ship' is the second definition.
(I know that carrier is a type of war ship)

'on a' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for carrier that I've seen before include "Person or company that transports goods" , "One who transmits, maybe without being affected" , "Transport company" , "naval vessel" , "Transporter or transmitter of disease" .)

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