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Repeater
A special, fixed two-way radio that receives and re-transmits sig-
nals in order to improve communications coverage.
RSS
Radio Service Software. Used by dealers to pre-program certain
functions of your radio, such as scan lists and the Time-Out Timer.
Squelch
Muting of an audio circuit when the received signal level falls be-
low a pre-determined value. This prevents you from having to lis-
ten to constant static on your radio.
Talkaround
The ability to "talk around" a repeater by communicating directly
with another mobile or portable radio.
Time-Out Timer
A programmable function that limits the amount of time the radio
can transmit (that is, the amount of time the PTT can be pressed
without releasing). When this function is activated, a warning
tone sounds 4 seconds before the transmitter is cut off. The Time-
Out Timer can be disabled or set to a preprogrammed time value
(programmed via RSS).
TPL
Tone Private-Line; Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System
(CTCSS), industry standard.
Universal ID
Priority ID assigned per mode (may have none or up to 4).
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