User's Manual

Glossary
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Glossary
This glossary is a list of specialized terms used in this manual.
Term Definition
ACK Acknowledgment of communication.
Channel A group of characteristics, such as
transmit/receive frequency pairs, radio
parameters, and encryption encoding.
Coded Squelch Tone Private-Line™ or Digital Private-Line.
Used on conventional channels to make
sure you hear only the communication
meant for you.
Control Channel In a trunking system, one of the channels
that is used to provide a continuous, two-
way/data communications path between
the central controller and all radios on the
system.
Conventional Typically refers to radio-to-radio
communications, sometimes through a
repeater. You share a frequency, or
frequencies, with other users without the
aid of a central controller to assign
communication channels. Therefore, you
should monitor each channel before
transmitting to avoid interfering with
another user who may be transmitting.
Cursor A visual tracking marker (a blinking line)
that indicates a location on the display.
Digital Private- Line
(DPL) Coded
Squelch
A continuous, sub-audible data signal,
transmitted with the carrier.
Dispatcher An individual who has radio system
management duties.
Failsoft A back-up system allowing you to
communicate in a non-trunked,
conventional mode should the trunked
system fail.
FCC Federal Communications Commission.
Hang Up Disconnect.
Home Display The first display information after the radio
completes its self test.
LCD Liquid-Crystal Display.
Term Definition