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Personality File A file that contains the data to be stored in a radio’s EEPROM. This file
contains information such as receive frequency, transmit frequency,
squelch code, and so on.
Pop-up Window A message area that overlaps on a data entry/display area; used to
indicate a data entry error or to verify destructive commands and
provide function key choices for the next course of action. Also known
as the Dialog Box.
Port An input/output (I/O) port that transmits data one bit at a time; as
opposed to a parallel port which transmits multiple (usually eight) bits
simultaneously. RS232C is a common serial interface standard. A port
on the back of a computer is normally designated by a slot position
such as COM1, COM2, COM3 or COM4.
Preferred Site A feature that provides the ability to prioritize sites within a system.
This lets the system steer roaming radios onto fewer overall sites,
freezing up system resources for other calls. Low density sites are thus
kept open for their intended users.
Pretime The delay between the time that the operator pushes PTT to the time
that the ID is transmitted by the radio. This delay is typically used to
make sure that repeater paths are open.
Priority Channel A channel that is deemed more important to the radio operator than
any other. The radio is required to always unmute on activity there
even though receiving activity on another channel during priority
scan.
Priority Levels A number given to each radio user on a Trunked system to allow
system access to the most critical users during busy periods.
Assignment of priority levels is controlled by the System Manager.
Three levels of priority are available on a Privacy Plus System and five
levels are available on Type I SMARTNET system.
Priority Sample Rate The rate at which the priority channel is checked for activity in
priority scan.
Priority Scan A feature that scans all channels, but keeps returning to the channel(s)
designated as having the highest priority. All Receive frequencies that
are assigned as priority are scanned for activity more often than non-
priority frequencies. When the radio is locked on a busy non-priority
frequency, the scanner will periodically check the priority channels for
activity. Priority 1 has a higher priority than Priority 2 and so on.
Privacy Plus A type of Trunking system which is limited in the options it provides
to radio users. The system does not have emergency or dynamic
regrouping capabilities. Most shared (Public) Trunking Systems are of
the Privacy Plus variety.
Private-Line Coded Squelch See “PL”.
Program Tree A figurative term used to describe the organization of a multi-level
menu-driven software program.
Proper Code Detect A SECURENET feature that mutes the speaker if the received
encryption code does not match the encryption code programmed