Instruction manual

Glossary
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Term Definition
Receiver
An RF unit that accepts incoming signals, extracts the audio portion,
amplifies it, and converts it back to the original sound waves.
Record
A unique set of database parameters. Each database contains one or
more records that define some portion of the paging terminal opera-
tion. For example, in the Subscriber database, individual paging cust-
omers have a record that defines their service.
Reformat
A reset of the original skeleton databases from the ROM disk. When
the RAM disk is reformatted, all the current databases and voice
prompts are erased. Do NOT perform a reformat unless current copies
of the system files are available.
Remote Connection
A communications interface made between two pieces of equipment
that are not located at the same site. The remote connection can refer
to a modem link between the office computer and the paging terminal
or an RF or µwave link between the paging terminal and a transmitter.
Remote Control
See PURC®.
Repeater
A radio station that rebroadcasts input data to increase the coverage
area of a given system.
Repeat Page
A resend of a page that ensures the subscriber receives notification.
Repeat pages are often sent for pages that are critical and need to be
“guaranteed.”
Request to Send
(RTS)
A data output that announces to the receiving party that data is ready
for transmission and requests a chance to send it.
Result Codes
Modem communication codes that identify the success of data trans-
missions. Result codes tell the sending modem whether or not the
information was received and accepted.
Ring
1. One of the two signaling leads used in most telephone line types.
Part of the tip and ring audio pair.
2. An audible ring is returned to the calling party to indicate that the
line has been connected and the called telephone is ringing. Also
an alert ring notifies a called subscriber of an incoming call.
Roaming
Refers to a paging subscriber traveling outside of their “home” area
and accessing another site. Paging service can be provided to roaming
subscribers by way of a networked paging encoder at the remote site.
ROM Disk
The nonvolatile Model 640 card that stores read-only data. The ROM
disk stores the original system voice prompts and skeleton databases,
and the paging terminal software.
Rotary Dialing
See Dial Click.