Standby Mode
System Central
Controller
System Select
TOT
TPL
µC
UHF
µP
VCO
VCOBIC
VHF
VSWR
An operating mode whereby the radio is muted but still continues to receive
data.
Main control unit of the trunked dispatch system; handles ISW and OSW
messages to and from subscriber units (see ISW and OSW).
The act of selecting the desired operating system with the system-select switch
(also, the name given to this switch).
Time-Out Timer: a timer that limits the length of a transmission.
Tone Private-line.
Microcontroller.
Ultra High Frequency.
Microprocessor.
Voltage-Controlled Oscillator: an oscillator whereby the frequency of oscillation
can be varied by changing a control voltage.
Voltage-Controlled Oscillator Buffer Integrated Circuit.
Very High Frequency.
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio.
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