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Glossary
Failsoft A back-up system allowing you to
communicate in a non-trunked, conventional
mode should the trunked system fail.
FCC Federal Communications Commission.
Hang Up Disconnect.
Home Display The first display information after the radio
completes its self test.
LCD Liquid-Crystal Display.
Mode A programmed combination of operating
parameters; for example, a channel or
talkgroup.
Mode-Slaving Radio programmed to automatically give the
proper operation for a given mode you have
selected.
Monitoring
(Conventional
Operation)
Press a programmed monitor button to listen to
another user active on the channel. This way,
you may be prevented from talking over
someone else’s conversation.
Page A one-way alert, with audio and/or display
messages.
PIN Personal Identification Number.
Push-To-Talk
(PTT) button
The PTT button engages the transmitter and
puts the radio in transmit (send) operation
when pressed. Press this button to transmit;
release it to receive.
Repeater A conventional radio feature, in which you talk
through a receive/transmit facility (repeater)
that re-transmits received signals in order to
improve communications range and coverage.
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