132 Glossary
F
failsoft Failsoft operation offers P25
conventional operation if the radio
cannot acquire a control channel on a
trunking system for an extended period
of time. The conventional channel may
be a repeater channel or a direct
channel.
FCC Federal Communications Commission,
an independent United States
government agency that regulates
interstate and international radio
communications.
L
LED Light Emitting Diode, a device that is
able to emit light.
M
mute A mute controls the circumstances
under which a received signal is passed
to the radio’s speaker. For example,
when a signal is received by the radio,
the mute may remain ‘closed’ if the
signal is not strong enough, does not
have valid signaling or is encrypted.
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