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systems, and about TGRP objects in particular:
With regard to trunked radio systems, it is important to note that a "system" cannot be scanned.
If one wishes to monitor radio traffic on a trunked radio system, one must create a TGRP object.
A TGRP object includes the parameters for a trunked radio system so that it will operate
properly. Trunking system (TSYS) parameters are stored as a separate "configuration object",
and can be used over and over again in other talkgroup objects on the same trunked radio
system.
Also with regard to trunked radio systems, it is important to note that a talkgroup object may
be configured in one of four different ways to monitor traffic on a trunked radio system. They
are as follows:
Wildcard Talkgroup: will monitor all talkgroup call radio traffic on the desired trunked radio
system (press Dflt in the ID: field of the TGRP object to use Wildcard)
Talkgroup with TGID: will only monitor talkgroup call radio traffic on the specified TGID (enter
the desired talkgroup in the ID: field of the TGRP object to scan a specified ID)
Wildcard Private Call: will monitor all private call radio traffic on the desired trunked radio
system (press Dflt in the TGID field to get Wildcard, and set the Type field to Private)
Private Call with ID: will only monitor private call radio traffic on the specified TGID (enter the
desired Radio ID in the TGID field, and set the Type field to Private)
NOTE: Remember, by default all new objects are mapped to Scan List 01. For now, just let your
new objects go to the default Scan List 01. Later in this section we will show you how you can
group your objects into Scan Lists.
Using DUPE to speed up object entry
DUPE is a powerful feature that will help you when entering multiple objects that have similar
characteristics. DUPE is especially useful when entering multiple TGRP objects that are hosted
on the same trunked radio system, or multiple CONV objects that have similar parameters or
tag names. To use DUPE, press PGM, then scroll to the object that you wish to duplicate using
the < > ^ v keys on the 5-way pushbutton pad. Press the EDIT softkey, then press the DUPE
softkey. An exact copy of the object you selected is created, and the scanner displays the newly
created object menu so you can change the parameters that need to be changed prior to saving.
Be sure to change the tag name before saving your new object. When finished, press the SAVE
softkey to save the new object.
Try using the DUPE feature now to enter a few more CONV and TGRP objects before
continuing. You might consider using DUPE on your wildcard TGRP object to make a duplicate,
then set the Type to Private, so you'll have a TGRP wildcard for talkgroup calls, and another for
private calls.
NOTE: Use caution with DUPE. As soon as you press DUPE, a duplicate of the selected object is
created and saved in memory. Be certain to delete any DUPEd objects that you create
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