Definitions
NGT Transceiver Getting Started Guide 87
fixed base
station
A transceiver that is permanently installed
and cannot be moved without significant
effort. It consists of a transceiver, a
transceiver supply, an antenna, control and
accessory devices, ancillary equipment, and
appropriate connecting cables.
frequency The number of cycles per second of a radio
wave, usually expressed in kilohertz.
Get Position call A call that gets the GPS position of a
specific station.
Get Status call A call that gets diagnostic or configuration
information about the transceiver at a
specific station.
handset A hand-held device that is used to control
the functions of a transceiver. It consists of
a microphone, PTT button, display and
keypad.
hot key A key on the handset or desk console that is
pre-programmed with a macro that enables
you to perform a task quickly.
junction box The unit in a transceiver to which a
handset, RF unit, speaker and related
devices are connected. The junction box
receives the instructions that a user enters
through the handset and sends these
instructions to the relevant devices. In an
NGT AR Voice or VR Transceiver, the
junction box is not required; the handset
and speaker connect directly to the handset
and speaker connector. In this case, all
instructions are processed by the RF unit.
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