Motorola MTS 2000 Operation Manual page 7

S I: G
ECTION
This section contains information applicable to use of radios within the PUD radio
system.
What You Will Learn
In This Section
What Questions This
Section Will Answer
General Information Concepts
The PUD is installing a computerized radio system to provide:
1. Emergency alarm capabilities.
2. Better communication for field staff through the use of a repeater system
that allows everyone in a Talkgroup to hear both sides of conversations
within that Talkgroup.
3. More available channels.
4. Increased coverage.
5. Access to the telephone system for making and receiving telephone calls.
6. Paging capabilities.
7. An electronic event log for easier trouble-shooting.
Snohomish County PUD Radio Operations Manual • Rev. 6/03
I
ENERAL NFORMATION
The objective of this section is to explain the
PUD's radio system. You will learn about:
• coverage and transmitting distance of the
• radio assignments
• groupings of radio users [Talkgroups]
• getting help with your radio when needed
• the computerized radio system's configuration
• what happens when parts of the radio system
This section answers the following questions:
1. What is the coverage and transmitting
2. How are radio ID numbers assigned?
3. Who will have radios?
4. What are Talkgroups?
5. Where do I go for help with my radio?
6. How does the computerized radio system
7. What happens when the computer system
radio system
fail.
distance of the radio system?
work?
fails?
Section I
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