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Glossary

Dynamic
Regrouping

A feature that allows the dispatcher to
temporarily reassign selected radios to a
single special channel so they can
communicate with each other.

Failsoft

A feature that allows communications to take
place even though the central controller has
failed. Each trunked repeater in the system
will transmit a data word informing every radio
that the system has gone into failsoft.

FCC

Federal Communications Commission.

Hang Up

Disconnect.

LED

Light-emitting diode.

Monitor

Check channel activity by pressing the
Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you will
hear static. If the channel is in use, you will
hear conversation. It also serves as a way to
check the volume level of the radio, as the
radio will “open the squelch” when pressing
the monitor button.

NiCd

Nickel Cadmium.

NiMH

Nickel Metal Hydride.

Non-tactical/Revert The user will talk on a preprogrammed

emergency channel. The emergency alarm is
sent on this same channel.

Page

A one-way alert, with audio messages.

Personality

A set of unique features specific to a radio.

Preprogrammed

A feature that has been assigned in advance
by a qualified technician.

Private
(Conversation) Call

Allows you to respond to a private
conversation call from another radio user in
the group.

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