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Manpack Transceiver 2110 series Reference Manual 7
automatic gain control
(AGC)
A process that automatically adjusts the gain with respect to the
input signal to provide a constant output level.
automatic level
control (ALC)
A process that automatically provides a constant output level as
the input level varies.
automatic tuning
antenna
An antenna designed for use with multi-channel transceivers. It
uses a microcontrolled stepper motor to give continuous tuning
over the operating frequency range of the antenna.
call detect time The length of time during scanning that the transceiver pauses
on each channel in order to detect an incoming call. It is the
inverse of the scan rate.
channel Frequencies programmed in the transceiver to transmit and
receive signals on air.
Channel Test call A call that enables you to test the quality of a channel in a
Codan Selcall network. It is sometimes referred to as a Beacon
call. If you have the MIL-STD-188-141B ALE option installed
(2110 only), a Channel Test call may be made in an
ALE/CALM network to replace information in the LQA
database, and to perform a manual sounding operation.
control cable A cable connecting two items of equipment that allows control
information to be passed between the equipment.
counterpoise A radial array or a grid network of metallic wires arranged
horizontally around the base of an antenna to provide an
effective earth plane.
decoupling The removal of unwanted noise and signal from electronic
circuitry by transferring it to ground.
Emergency call A call that enables you to trigger an emergency alert tone at a
specific station then speak to an operator there.
frequency The number of cycles per second of a radio wave, usually
expressed in kilohertz.
front panel The interface that is used to control the functions of the
2110 series Manpack Transceiver. It consists of a screen,
keypad, and connectors for the handset, antenna and earthing.
Get Position call A call that gets the GPS position of a specific station.
You can make a Get Position call if Option GPS Enable is
installed.
Get Status call A call that gets diagnostic information about the transceiver at a
specific station.
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