Glossary - RCA BR850U Instruction Manual

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GLOSSARY

Short Press - Key press shorter than 1.5 seconds
Long Press - Key press longer than 1.5 seconds
Standby Status - In normal mode, no key operation is made on the radio and the radio is in
receiving status.
CTCSS/CDCSS - The setting of CTCSS/CDCSS code in transmitting party must match that in the
receiving party for the receiver to unmute its output audio.
Battery Save - The function is to save battery power and prolong the operation time. Once no
activity or operations are occurring on the channel, the radio will be on and off alternately.
Time-out Timer (TOT) - The time-out timer feature stops someone from talking too long and tying
up the channel.
Squelch - The purpose of squelch is to mute audio output from the speaker when no signals are
present. Open the squelch to unmute radio speaker.
Squelch Off - Always unmute speaker to receive audio as well as background noise.
Monitor - Carrier condition must be satisfied for the radio to unmute to an incoming call, regardless
of CTCSS/CDCSS condition.
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