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Failsoft
A feature that allows communications to take place
even though the central controller has failed. Each
trunked repeater in the system transmits a data word
informing every radio that the system has gone into
failsoft.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission.
FM
Frequency Modulation
Hang Up
Disconnect.
Home screen
The first display information after the radio completes its
self test.
IV&D
Integrated Voice and Data
KVL
Key-variable loader: A device for loading encryption
keys into the radio.
LCD
Liquid crystal display.
Send Feedback
Man Down
A life-saving feature that senses the radio user may be
in trouble by monitoring the whether the radio is in a
vertical or horizontal position or whether the radio is
motionless. When this feature is triggered, the radio
alerts the user with audio and visual alerts. It can also
trigger Emergency Alarm the Post-Alert Timer is not
cancelled.
MCW
Mission Critical Wireless
MDC
Motorola Data Communication
Menu Entry
A software-activated feature shown at the bottom of the
display – selection of these features is controlled by the
,
, and buttons.
Monitor
Check channel activity by pressing the Monitor button. If
the channel is clear, you hear static. If the channel is in
use, you hear conversation. It also serves as a way to
check the volume level of the radio, since the radio
"opens the squelch" when the monitor button is
pressed.
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