Avtec USB NENA - Additional Documentation; USB NENA Jack Box Use Cases; System Requirements and Specifications; General Specifications

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Additional Documentation
In addition to this Avtec USB NENA Jack Box Configuration Guide, the following documentation provides further
information regarding the configuration and its use with Scout:
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Scout Manager Online Help accessed from the Scout Manager application
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Avtec USB Peripherals Quick Start Guide
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Avtec USB NENA Jack Box Data Sheet
USBNENAJack Box Use Cases
This section lists use cases of the USB NENAJack Box.
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Up to four USB NENAjack boxes and one external audio interface can connect to a Scout console, which allows
supervisors to join a dispatcher's call, to accommodate multiple dispatcher trainees, or to provide redundancy
in the event of jack box failure.
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Administrators can adjust audio levels, microphone sensitivity, and other settings to further enhance audio
clarity for dispatchers and supervisors.
System Requirements and Specifications
Avtec supports the following USBjack box models:
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USBJack Box – Allows Scout consoles to interface with headset/handset peripherals.
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USBNENA Jack Box – allows Scout consoles to interface with 911 phone devices via a NENA interface.
The following outlines the system requirements and specifications for various jack box models.
Feature USB Jack Box USBNENA Jack Box
Scout Version/Firmware Version 4.3.8 or later / 1.54
4.15.4 or later / 2.0
Pre-4.15.4 / 1.2
External Audio Interface N/A NENAOnly
Jack Box Generated Sidetone N/A N/A
Echo Cancellation N/A N/A
General Specifications
Physical:
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Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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Height:1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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Depth: 7.35 in (18.67.67 cm)
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Avtec USB NENA Jack Box Configuration Guide | October 2021 | Revision 9