Can I say "sign" instead of "signal" in this context?

Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
No, "sign" wouldn't work in this context. Here "signal" refers to an electronic or radio transmission! Similar to a TV signal, sent via radio waves. "Sign" refers to something that gives information without action. Ex: There's the sign for the pizza place! We're almost there. Ex: The green light is a sign that you must go. Ex: My TV signal was interrupted. So, I can't watch anything now. Ex: I can't get any phone signal to call someone. Ex: The app on my phone sent a signal to turn on the heater in my house.