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KVL
Key-variable loader: A device for loading 
encryption keys into the radio.
LCD Liquid crystal display.
LED Light-emitting diode.
Li-Ion Lithium ion.
MCW Mission Critical Wireless
MDC Motorola Data Communication
Menu Entry
A software-activated feature shown at the 
bottom of the display – selection of these 
features is controlled by the 
{, |, and 
} buttons.
Monitor
Check channel activity by pressing the 
Monitor button. If the channel is clear, you 
hear static. If the channel is in use, you 
hear conversation. It also serves as a way 
to check the volume level of the radio, 
since the radio “opens the squelch” when 
the monitor button is pressed.
Multi-Function 
Knob
It works as a power on/off button, provides 
primary and secondary functions like 
volume change and mode change.
Term Definition
Multi-System 
Talkgroup Scan 
List
A scan list that can include both talkgroups 
(trunked) and channels (conventional).
Network Access 
Code
Network Access Code (NAC) operates on 
digital channels to reduce voice channel 
interference between adjacent systems 
and sites.
NiMH Nickel-metal-hydride. 
Non-Tactical/
Revert
The user talks on a preprogrammed 
emergency channel. The emergency alarm 
is sent out on this same channel.
OCW Operation Critical Wireless
OTAR Over-the-air rekeying.
Page
A one-way alert, with audio and/or display 
messages.
Personality A set of unique features specific to a radio.
PIN Personal Identification Number
PremierOne
A software application which streamlines 
critical real time operations and simplifies 
system administration to deliver accurate, 
consistent and integrated information 
remotely to the requestors.
Term Definition
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