136 Glossary TB8100 Installation and Operation Manual
© Tait Electronics Limited June 2005
DCS
DCS (digital coded squelch), also known as DPL (digital private line), is a 
type of subaudible signalling used for segregating groups of users.  DCS 
codes are identified by a three-digit octal number, which forms part of the 
continuously repeating code word.  When assigning DCS signalling for a 
channel, you specify the three-digit code.
de-emphasis De-emphasis is a process in the receiver that restores pre-emphasised audio 
to its original relative proportions. 
duty cycle Duty cycle is used in relation to the PA.  It is the proportion of time 
(expressed as a percentage) during which the PA is operated.  The TB8100 
PA can be operated continuously. 
E
EIA Electronic Industries Alliance.  Accredited by the American National 
Standards Institute (ANSI) and responsible for developing 
telecommunications and electronics standards in the USA.
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility.  The ability of equipment to operate in its 
electromagnetic environment without creating interference with other 
devices.
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute.  The non-profit 
organisation responsible for producing European telecommunications 
standards.
F
flag A flag is a programming term for a “yes/no” indicator used to represent the 
current status of something.  The base station has a set of system flags that 
are read and set by Task Manager.  There is also a separate set of flags that 
you can use in your own Task Manager tasks. 
frequency band The range of frequencies that the equipment is capable of operating on.
front panel The cover over the front of the BSS containing fans for the PA and PMU.
G
gating Gating is the process of opening and closing the receiver gate.  When a valid 
signal is received, the receiver gate opens.