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The Feature Access Setup Window


The Feature Access Setup Feature

The Feature Access Setup tool allows you to view or define CPS programmer/user access or protection to CPS Tree View nodes, pages and Menubar “Tools” features.

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User or Profile Selection

These buttons/selections [image] allow you choose a user for the purpose of assigning or modifying Feature Access settings, or allows you to load a predefined profile/template of Feature Access settings.

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Select User to Assign Settings

Selects a CPS-user for the purpose of assigning the current Feature Access settings.

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Select or Enter Profile Name

Allows you to enter a name to create a new profile/template for the current Feature Access settings, or allows you to select a name of an existing template to update/modify the current Feature Access settings to that template. Templates can be re-used at any time to assign these settings to other users; see also the Assign to User feature.

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The Feature Access Setup Tool

The Feature Access Setup tool allows you to restrict CPS-user access to certain CPS Tools and to CPS Tree View nodes, pages, and fields. Access restrictions apply on an individual CPS-user basis. Defining individual CPS-user access is possible for any existing user of your computer’s network. CPS-user access level definitions apply for all ASTRO and ASTRO 25 CPS applications.

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The Feature Access Setup Window

(Feature Access Setup)

The Feature Access Setup tool allows you to restrict CPS-user access to certain CPS Tools and to CPS Tree View nodes, pages, and fields. Access restrictions apply on an individual CPS-user basis. Defining individual CPS-user access is possible for any existing user of your computer’s network. CPS-user access level definitions apply for all ASTRO and ASTRO 25 CPS applications.

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Note:

•	This feature only applies for Win2000 and WinXP.

•	For computers that are networked and for standalone computers, you must have ‘Local Administrator’ rights use this tool. A user logged-on with ‘Local Administrator’ rights cannot assign CPS access levels to oneself.

•	A computer must be connected to the network when assigning CPS access restrictions to users of the network. Once CPS access restrictions have been assigned, they do apply to the user even when the computer is no longer attached to the network.

When Dragging & Dropping Across Codeplugs, invalid field values may be created that cannot be edited/fixed (see also the Invalid Fields Report in the CPS online Help).

Suggested Setup Steps:

•	When Using Profiles

•	When Not Using Profiles

Click on any field title below (in green) to see a description.

INCLUDED FIELDS:

User or Profile Selection
The Assign to User Button	Select User to Assign Settings
The Save as Profile Button	Select or Enter Profile Name
The Delete ProfileButton


User or Profile Selections
User or Profile Selection

(Feature Access Setup)

 allows you to select a user to assign CPS access levels, or choose a previously defined profile to view or modify.

User:	For computer networks, this allows you to select a user for the purpose of viewing or modifying current access settings for the network’s CPS programs. Users are added and deleted in the network by your System Administrator.

Note: For standalone computers, the user list is the set of local users for that machine.

Profile:	Allows you to select a profile. A profile is a saved template that has a desired level of CPS-user access to Tools and CPS Tree View nodes/pages. Profiles are assigned to a user or users of your computer’s network with the Assign to User button/field. Profiles are created with the Save as Profile button/feature.

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The Assign to User Button

This button allows you to assign the current profile settings to a computer/network user. These settings then apply to the user whenever using a local CPS.

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Select User to Assign Settings

(Feature Access Setup)

The selected user is assigned the current profile settings. The next time this user is selected from Settings for User or Profile field, this assigned profile is retrieved for viewing or modifying. These settings then apply to the user whenever using a local CPS.

Note:

•	Profiles can be named and used as templates with the Save As Profile button/feature.

•	Named profiles can be selected from the Settings for User or Profile field.

•	Profiles do not have to be named to be assigned to a user.

•	For computer networks, this allows you to select a user for the purpose of viewing or modifying current access settings for the network’s CPS programs. Users are added and deleted in the network by your System Administrator.

•	For standalone computers, the user list is the set of local users for that machine.

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The Save as Profile Button

This button allows you to save the current Feature Access settings as a profile/template. You are prompted to name this template.

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Select or Enter Profile Name

(Feature Access Setup)

Allows you to enter a name to create a new profile/template using the current settings defined in the feature access window.

Or

Allows you to select a name of an existing template to update/modify the current Feature Access settings to that template. Templates can be re-used at any time to assign these settings to other users; see also the Assign to User feature.

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The Delete Profile Button

The Delete Profile button allows you to delete the current profile. The current profile’s name appears in the Settings for User or Profile field.


The Save Button

The Save button allows you to save the current profile settings.


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Suggested Setup Steps when NOT using profiles:

1.	From the Settings for User or Profile field, select ‘User’

2.	Now select the user who’s access level you would like to define

3.	Define the user’s CPS access levels.

•	  Checking a box enables access to that node or feature.

•	   Unchecking a box restricts access to that node or feature.

Note: The “Add-Delete” checkbox under multi-record type nodes allows you to restrict the ability to Add more records or Delete any records for that specific node.

4.	Click the Save button to save the settings for this user.


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Suggested Setup Steps when using profiles:

1.	From the Settings for User or Profile field, select ‘Profile’.

2.	Define the user’s CPS access levels.

•	  Checking a box enables access to that node or feature.

•	   Unchecking a box restricts access to that node or feature.

Note: The “Add-Delete” checkbox under multi-record type nodes allows you to restrict the ability to Add more records or Delete any records for that specific node.

3.	Click the ‘Save as Profile’ button

•	Type a new profile name

•	Click the ‘OK’ button to continue

4.	Click the ‘Assign to User’ button

•	Select a user to use the current profile

•	Click the OK button to continue

Note: If you have “Saved a Profile” and or “Assigned to User” that profile or user is not necessarily displayed in the Select Profile or User field at the top of the screen.


Computer Network

The linking together of two or more computers for the purpose of exchanging data.


Drag and Drop Top Nodes Across Applications

You are now able to Drag and Drop an entire codeplug from one application to another with one single move of the mouse. This is known as “Top Node Drag and Drop”. This procedure is accomplished by dragging from the source CPS Tree View window and dropping in the destination CPS Tree View window. Two CPS applications must be open to perform this procedure.


Invalid Fields Report

(CPS Menu Bar, View, Invalid Fields)

Allows you to list ‘All’ field entries or selections that are invalid, or to list one invalid entry that is from the ‘Last User Input’ when that input is invalid.

•	The CPS allows you to Save an Invalid Archive, however certain invalid field entries cannot be saved and must be fixed. These must-fix invalid field entries are indicated with a red bullet point.

•	Also see the User Preferences, ‘Beep on Invalid’ and the Color to Notify Invalid Field Label selections.


Active Level

The Active Level is the voltage setting for the radio’s Accessory Connector fully programmable pins.


Active Scan Mode

When in Scan Mode, and when the radio is rapidly moving through the Scan List Member channels looking for qualified transmission activity to receive - or unmute to.


Arrow Keys

The keyboard up · , down · , left · , or right · selectors, which allow the user to navigate or move the cursor.


ASTRO 25 Trunking (APCO)

APCO (Assist Public Communication Officers) is a type of addressing scheme that is used by certain Trunking Systems. If the current radio is capable of APCO Trunking, the “ASTRO 25” selection appears in the Trunking System, System Type field.


Asynchronous Communications

A method of data communications in which information is transmitted one character at a time, with no specific starting time. Each character is preceded by a start bit and followed by one (or more) stop bit(s).


Bandwidth

The width of the frequency band that is available for radio transmissions.


Bootstrap Code

Embedded software that is loaded and executed when the radio is in bootstrap mode. The radio is in bootstrap mode for a short time on power-up, and throughout much of the FLASHport Upgrade process. The boot code for FLASHportable radios allows the radio’s programmable memory to be read from/written to. During the Flashport Upgrade process, Bootstrap Code is used in conjunction with the SRIB, the FLASHport Upgrade software and the FLASHkey Upgrade Module.


Calibration

The means of teaching the radio how to adjust itself for optimum performance. To Calibrate.


Call Alert / Page

Allows a dispatcher or radio-caller to notify a targeted radio-user (or group of radios-users) of a missed call. Receiving radios are targeted based on Radio IDs. Radio IDs can be selected for use in the Radio’s Call Lists or entered directly by the radio-user. The receiving radio responds with an alert-tone, and shows evidence of a missed call by lighting the Radio’s LED. The visual alert persists until reset by the returning radio-user with any button-press.


Call Light

A visual indicator (yellow LED) that flashes when a Call Alert or Voice Sel Call is received.


Carrier

An electromagnetic signal that is transmitted on a selected frequency for the purpose of carrying voice or data transmissions along with it. Carrier can then be received by all radios listening on that frequency.


Carrier Squelch (CSQ)

When the carrier energy exceeds the CPS-selected or radio-designated carrier energy threshold, known as the Squelch (Fine Tune). When the carrier energy threshold is exceeded, the radio is able to unmute to a call. The radio may have other requirements before unmuting may occur.


Central Controller

The Central Controller assigns base station repeaters as voice repeaters or data-only Control Channel repeaters. The base station repeater assigned as the control channel continually sends background data word. The background data word (Generated by the Central Controller) continually provides synchronization for the system. Through the Control Channel, the Central Controller also continually sends out an Outbound Signal Word (OSW). This OSW contains the System ID (System Key) and is transmitted at least once every three seconds.


Channel / Mode

A unique frequency used for transmitting and or receiving voice and or data. Also known as a mode. Conventional dispatch channels are created as Conventional Personalities. Trunking dispatch channels are created as Talkgroups, Announcement Groups, Subfleets, and Dynamic Regroupings. CPS defined channel functionality is grouped as zones allowing for sets of channels on the radio’s channel selector.


Codeplug

A solid-state chip inside a radio where the radio’s personality data is stored. Personality data is created using the Motorola Customer Programming Software (CPS). CPS defined data can be transferred to the radio’s chip or to a codeplug file. Codeplug files can be archived on the computer’s hard drive for later use.


Communications Port (COM Port)

A serial hardware interface connection at the back of a computer used to communicate with other hardware devices, such as radios, modems, and printers. Also known as a Serial Port. COM Ports are designated by slot positions such as COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4.


Companding Mode

Companding is a new standard feature in the cellular phone industry and is supported industry-wide. The purpose of Companding is to reduce radio and airway noise, thus enhancing audio clarity.


Continuous Zone

Applies for Trunking dispatch portable model radios. Zones (not channels) are dynamically assigned to the positions of a portable radio’s Rotary Channel Selector. The rotary has no defined start and stop positions allowing it to rotate completely around 360 . Once the rotary has moved through all rotary zone positions (see Personality Assignment); the first zone is automatically inserted in the next rotary position. This allows the rotary to have no unassigned positions.


Control Channel

When operating in Trunking dispatch mode, radios are always listening to the Control Channel of the radio’s current Trunking System for channel assignment instructions. The Control Channel is a dedicated data only channel that is responsible for directing all traffic over its Trunking System. Trunking Systems can have several Sites/Repeaters. A Control Channel exists on only one Site/Repeater at a time for each Trunking System. Control Channels are assigned by the Central Controller.


CPS

Acronym for Customer Programming Software. Licensed Motorola software used to program a radio or radios with unique sets of features.


CTCSS

Acronym for Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System. A generic term for sub-audible tone/ code used to create communications groups. Also See “PL”.


Cursor

A flashing marker or bolded outline, or reverse video highlight. The cursor generally determines the computers focus (or lack there-of) on a software user-input field. The cursor can indicate to the computer-user what to do next in a software program.


Default

CPS suggested field values that are pre-programmed into the radio. Based on the radio model, these values may or may not be changed.


Default Drive

The hard disk or diskette-drive that the CPS uses to Read or Save data or files.


De-key

To release the PTT button and stop transmitting.


Dialog Box

A window used for data entry, making selections, or presenting error messages.


Digital Private Line (DPL)

Transmitted when the receiving radio is to only receive calls from radios with specific DPL codes, this creates communications groups while operating in Conventional Dispatch mode. DPL is a digital format transmitted along with the carrier. DPL allows for more use and privacy on a frequency. DPL is transmitted at a sub-audible (not able to be heard) frequency. Also known as Channel Guard, Quiet Call, and CTCSS.


Directory

A location created on a disk or diskette to store a group of files that are similar in content. Also known as a Folder.


Direct Entry

The radio-user can manually-input the ID of a targeted radio for an MDC Radio Call.


Disk Drive

A device that reads and writes information to and from a removable magnetic storage medium, known as diskettes. Disk drives can also facilitate removable hard-disk capable of a much larger portable storage capacity.


Diskette

An alterable, semi-flexible, magnetic storage medium used by microcomputers to store data and files. Also called a disk, floppy, floppy disk or mini diskette. The CPS can be delivered on diskettes. A 3.5 inch diskette stores approximately 1.4 megabytes.approximately 1.4 megabytes.


Display

(a)	The computer’s screen or monitor, that displays the computers information.

(b)	The radio’s LED or LCD indicators.


DOS

Acronym for the computer’s Disk Operating System. See Operating System.


Dual Tone Multiple Frequency (DTMF)

A Signaling protocol widely used in the telephone industry. Two tones are transmitted simultaneously at different amplitudes for each keypad key pressed. A sequential series of Dual Tones makes a data word.


DVM

Acronym for Digital Volt Meter.


EEPROM

Acronym for Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. Used by the radio microcomputer system to store the radio’s codeplug data.


Conventional &Trunking Emergency Mode

When the radio-user initiates an emergency transmission with a programmable “Emergency” button-press. Emergency mode dispatch type is based on the current radio-user selected channel.


Enter

<Enter> A keyboard key, which submits previous keystrokes to the computer processor, and typically moves the cursor to the next data entry field.


External Alarm

The External Alarm is an accessory item, which connects to a mobile radio’s Accessory Connector. The External Alarm is activated by an incoming Call Alert, LS Call Light call, or MDC Message. Once activated, the External Alarm can trigger flashing headlights, a siren, or a horn.


Failsoft Mode

Failsoft offers two-way Conventional Mode operation during Trunking system failure. Radio’s automatically return to the Trunked mode once the Trunking system is restored.

Failsoft operation is configured separately for the two Trunking Bandsplit modes. 800 MHz or the UHF/VHF are the two bandsplits modes.


File

A collection of data or information that is stored on a computer’s hard disk or diskette that can be read by a computer.


Field

A data entry point in a software program where a feature’s current value is entered, selected, viewed, or edited.


Firmware

Software that controls the internal hardware components of the radio. Firmware cannot be modified with the CPS.


FLASHkey Upgrade Module

A self contained non-volatile memory component. The FLASHkey contains informational data needed to complete the FLASHport Upgrade process. The FLASHkey connects to the Radio via an SRIB cable.


FLASHport Upgrade File

This software program/ file is supplied on a diskette along with the FLASHkey Uprgrade Module to be used during the FLASHport Upgrade process.


Floppy Disk

An alterable, semi-flexible, magnetic storage medium used by microcomputers to store data and files. Also called a disk, floppy, floppy disk or mini diskette. The CPS can be delivered on diskettes. A 3.5 inch diskette stores approximately 1.4 megabytes.approximately 1.4 megabytes.


Folder

Folders are represented by a folder icon [image]. Folders can also be known as directories. A Folder is a location created on a disk or diskette to store a group of files that are similar in content.


Frequency

a)	The location of the center of a channel of operation in the radio spectrum. Measured in Megahertz (MHz). A receive (one-way) or receive and transmit (two-way) path.

b)	A computer speed. Measured in Megahertz (MHz).


Front Panel Access (FPA)

Allows the ability to test radio functionality relating to: transmit and receive frequencies, buttons and keys, and the display. Refer to the ProSeries Basic Service Manual for more information.


Function Keys

The twelve keys located across the top of the PC keyboard labeled F1 to F12.


GE Star

GE Star (General Electric) signaling is used as a transmit protocol for Emergency and PTT ID operation. Signaling systems maximize channel efficiency based on individual Radio IDs.


Group

A collection of radios which communicate together.


Hz

The abbreviation for Hertz.


Hard Disk

An alterable magnetic storage medium with a much larger storage capacity than a diskette, typically located inside the computer’s system unit, not visible from the outside. A typical personal computer hard disk can store from 100 to 10,000 megabytes (or 10 gigabytes) of information, where a 3.5 inch diskette stores approximately 1.4 megabytes.


Hard Disk Drive

A device that reads and writes information to and from a magnetic storage medium. Hard Disk Drives facilitate removable hard drives, capable of very large portable storage capacity.


Highlight

When a data entry field or icon is selected by clicking on it. This is generally represented with a bolded outline or reverse video.


IMBE Signaling

Improved Multi-band Excitation (IMBE) is an ASTRO Systems protocol that allows for digital signaling. ASTRO Systems are selected for use with individual Conventional Personalities.


Impolite Transmission

When the radio or radio-user sends a Conventional dispatch transmission even when the current radio-user selected channel is busy with other radio traffic. In effect these transmissions proceed by stepping on other channel traffic.


Import

From the CPS “File” Menu select “Import”. This allows the CPS user to import third party option board software that allows variable Option Board functionality on individual Conventional and Trunking Personalities.


Key (Keyboard)

A button on the computer’s keyboard.


Key-Up (To key the radio)

The action of transmitting. (Pressing the PTT button).


kHz

The abbreviation for Kilohertz. One Kilohertz is equal to one thousand Hertz (Hz).


Landed Scan Mode

When in Scan Mode, and once Active Scan finds a qualified Scan List Member channel/call to receive - or unmute to, the radio is then in Landed Scan Mode.


Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

A display, monitor, or screen type typically used for portable (lap-top) computers and radios.


Light Emitting Diode (LED)

A visual indicator that flashes or glows. Usually located at the top of the radio.


LS Trunking Word Detect

Trunking Dispatch requirements which can determine when the radio unmutes to a call:

A Group ID Range Match defined by the Rx Low ID and the Rx High ID or

A Universal ID Match.


LS Trunking Word Undetect

The Trunking Dispatch requirements which can determine when the radio mutes to a call:

No Group ID Range Match defined by the Rx Low ID and the Rx High ID, or

No Universal ID Match, or

A Message Drop (out of range), or

A Disconnect Message (ending the call).


Master Squelch Value

An internal radio setting that is hard coded (not modifiable). The CPS programmer can adjust this setting for Conventional Personalities with the Squelch (Fine Tune) field.


Maximum Volume Setting

This value determines the highest volume level for receive audio. This value is hard-coded into the radio and can not be changed with Customer Programming Software (CPS).


Menu

A drop-down list of features that can be selected by the CPS-user.


Menu Mode

The Menu/Select Key is used by the radio-user to enter the Menu Mode. Once in the Menu Mode, the Top Level Menu Options appear.


MHz

Abbreviation for Megahertz. One MHz is equal to one million Hertz (Hz).


Midpoint Volume Setting

This value determines the exact center of volume levels for receive audio. This value is hard-coded into the radio and can not be changed with Customer Programming Software (CPS).


Minimum Volume Setting

This value determines the lowest volume level for receive audio. This value is hard-coded into the radio and can not be changed with Customer Programming Software (CPS).


Monitor

A computer component, synonymous with display, or screen.


Monitor Mode (Silent Squelch)

The radio’s speaker automatically Unmutes to any Carrier Squelch activity.


Motorola Data Communications (MDC)

A Motorola proprietary Signaling System protocol. A binary format using 1200 baud minimum shift keying modulation.


Mute

When the radio closes its speaker to receive audio.


No Channel Timer

The Radio continues attempts to gain channel access in a Polite manner for the duration of this three-minute timer.


Normal Dispatch

Occurs when; only the PTT button is pressed to initiate a call, while operating on a Conventional or Trunking Personality.


Open

The retrieval of codeplug data file from a computer’s storage medium (such as a hard disk) to the computer’s temporary memory (RAM) while the CPS is running.

Open is initiated from a CPS menu selection or a button-press.

From the Menu Bar select: File · Open

From the Button Bar select:


Open Squelch

When the radio’s speaker is constantly unmuted to all channel activity. Also see Monitor Type.


Operating System

A computer program that coordinates your computer’s activities, such as, memory allocation, file management, input and output operations, communications, and interfacing to other application software packages, such as CPS.


Parallel Port

A hardware interface connection on a computer used to communicate with other hardware devices such as printers, tape drives used for backing up data, and external Disk Drives. Parallel Ports are designated by slot positions such as LPT1, and LPT2. Also see COM Ports.


Path

The location of a directory or sub-directory on a hard disk or diskette. Paths start at the root directory of the hard disk or diskette and end at the directory containing the desired file. For example, the path C:\CPS\Codeplugs\Radio1 shows the hierarchy or ordering of directories/sub-directories the computer must descend to reach a file located in the ‘Radio1’ sub-directory. ‘CPS’ is at the highest level in the hierarchy; therefore it is a directory, not a sub-directory. ‘C:\’ is the root of the path.


Personality

Individual groupings of CPS-user defined functionality, which can be assigned to the individual channels of the radio’s Channel Selector. See Conventional and Trunking.


Phone Mode

When the radio is capable of transmitting a Phone Call through a Phone System. This mode is initiated and ended through a programmable “Phone” button-press or “Phon” menu selection.


Phone System

Once a radio has gained Phone System access, the radio’s Phone List then appears in the radio’s display allowing pre-programmed phone numbers to be selected and transmitted. Manual Phone System Access and Manual Phone number dialing are also possible with the Manual Access Live Dial and the Hot Keypad features.


Polite Transmission

When the radio or radio-user waits for the current radio-user selected Conventional dispatch channel to be free of radio traffic before attempting to transmit.


Private Line (PL)

A sub-audible tone/code used to create unique/private communication groups while operating in Conventional Dispatch mode.


Programming Session

A programming session is initiated when codeplug information is Read into the CPS from a radio, or opened from a codeplug file. A programming session is ended either when the CPS is closed, or when a new radio is read or a new codeplug file is opened.


PRTT (Priority Request To Talk)

Priority Request To Talk allows a radio-user to transmit a Request To Talk (RTT) to the dispatcher that is recognized as being of a higher importance. The dispatcher then chooses to allow the communication to take place before other RTT requests.


To Program

The transfer of CPS information from the computers temporary memory (RAM) to the radio via the RIB communication link, and the computer’s COM Port.


PTT ID (Push-To-Talk)

A PTT ID is transmitted when the PTT button is pressed for an MDC or Astro Signaling System enabled Conventional dispatch channel.


Push to Talk (PTT)

Used to begin transmitting a radio communication.


Public Address System (PA)

The Public Address System allows for an Accessory Connector external speaker system. The radio’s hand-held microphone is the source of audio for the external speaker.


Quik-Call II (QCII)

A two-tone, sequential tone, Signaling System protocol associated with portable radios and pagers.


Radio Check

A Signaling System - Radio Call that allows you to check if a certain radio (or group of radios), is powered-on and in range. The radio-user receives no indication of the polling, except for a brief lighting of the LED - in red, while the radio transmits back the Radio Check acknowledgment.


Radio IDs

IDs are CPS-user defined for each Signaling System type. Signaling Systems can then be assigned to personalities.


Radio Interface Box (RIB)

Used to connect a personal computer to a radio for the purpose of communication between the two. The RIB converts the standard COM Port communications to the Serial Bus contacts of the radio’s connector.


Radio Interface Cable

Allows the Radio Interface Box to be connected to a computer. This allows for communication between the two. Also see COM Port.


Random Access Memory (RAM)

A temporary storage space used by a computer to operate a software program currently running. Anything stored in RAM is lost when the computer is turned off.


Read

The transfer of programmed information from the radio’s codeplug to the computer’s temporary memory (RAM) via the RIB communication link, and the computer’s COM Port.

Read is initiated from a menu selection or a button-press.

From the Menu Bar select: File · Read Device

From the Button Bar select:


Receive Range

The LS Trunking Receive Range determines if a radio’s Transmitting ID (of a Trunking Group) qualifies for decode. The Receive Range is defined as being between or equal to the receiving radio’s Receive Low ID and its Receive High ID.


Record

Records contain different configurations of the same types of information. For instance, several Scan Lists, or several Conventional Personalities can exist.


Release Squelch

Creates exceptions to the Signaling Squelch Unmuting Rule. (See the Auto Reset Timer Type “Selections”).


Repeater

Radio equipment that receives a radio transmission and then sends it out again. The re-transmitted signal ultimately increases radio range, and long-distance call clarity. Also see Talkaround Mode.


Repeater Mode

When the radio accesses a repeater for the purpose of increasing transmission signal strength which increases range and audio clarity. Also see Talkaround Mode.


Root

The highest directory in the hierarchy Path (Tree) for a hard disk or diskette.


Rx

Acronym for Receive.


Save

The transfer of CPS - programming information from the computer’s temporary memory (RAM) to a computer codeplug file.

Save is initiated from a menu selection or a button-press.

From the Menu Bar select: · Save

From the Button Bar select:


Scan Mode

When the radio is in one of the two Scan States, Active Scan and Landed Scan. This mode is initiated automatically through Auto Scan, or through a programmable “Scan” button-press or a “SCAN” menu selection.


Select Call (or Sel Cal™) / Private Call

Allows radio-users to selectively call a radio or group of radios based on Radio IDs. Radio IDs can be selected for use in the Radio’s Call Lists or entered directly by the radio-user. Sel Cal’s allow for dispatch/announcement type messages. Sel Cal’s are not intended to provide privacy, but to eliminate other users operating on the same channel from receiving unwanted traffic.


Smart Radio Interface Box (SRIB)

Used to connect a personal computer to a radio for the purpose of communication between the two. The SRIB converts the standard COM Port communications to the Serial Bus contacts of the radio’s connector. The SRIB also has the ability to read data from a FLASHkey Upgrade Module, and a FLASHport Upgrade File for the purpose of FLASHing the radio during the FLASHport Upgrade process.


Software

A set of computer instructions that controls input and produces desired output.


Squelch

(a)	To cut off or end a transmission due to a lack of signal wave strength.

(b)	A radio circuit that eliminates noise from the radio’s speaker.


Squelch Tail

An intrusive noise that is emitted while the transmission of Carrier is fading.


Sticky Permanent Monitor Mode

Sticky Permanent Monitor Mode occurs when holding the short-press Monitor Button for a Long Press duration. Once the long-press occurs, the radio remains in Monitor Mode until the Monitor Button is short pressed. Initiating Emergency Mode, Phone Mode, Scan Mode, or a Radio Call PopupTopic262only applies for channels capable of Conventional Dispatch.


Sub-directories

Used to organize a hard disk or diskette by groupings of related files. Also known as Sub-folders. See Path.


Advanced System Key

Certain Trunking System and Trunking Personality fields can not be modified unless a System Key File or Advanced System Key has been selected in the Trunking System, System ID field or the Home System ID field.


System Key File

System Key Files allow the radio to communicate to an actual and specific Trunking System. Selecting a System Key File for a CPS Trunking System also allows the CPS-user to modify certain CPS Trunking System Key related fields values.


Home System ID / System Key

System Keys allow the radio to communicate to an actual and specific Trunking System. Selecting a System Key for a CPS Trunking System also allows the CPS-user to modify certain CPS Trunking System Key related fields. Individual System Keys are selected for use with the Trunking System, Home System ID field

System keys are accessible to the CPS with two distinct methods; “Importing” a single system key, or pointing the “System Key File Location” to a Windows  folder containing system keys.


System Key Fields

Certain Trunking System and Trunking Personality fields can not be modified unless a System Key has been selected in the Trunking System, System ID field.


System Options

Non-standard features that can be added or removed to a radio’s functional feature set. Certain System Options are only available with certain System Packages.


System Package

An alphanumeric code that identifies the radio’s current mode of dispatch.


Tab

<Tab> A keyboard key which is typically used to move the cursor to the next data entry field in a software program. The Key combination of <Shift> <Tab> typically moves the cursor back to the previous data entry field.


Private Line (PL)

PL is often referred to as Tone Private Line (TPL). PL is transmitted when the receiving radio is to only receive calls from radios with specific PL codes, this creates communications groups while operating in Conventional Dispatch mode. PL is transmitted along with the carrier. PL allows for more use and privacy on a frequency. PL is transmitted at a sub-audible (not able to be heard) frequency.


Tree View

The graphic format used to present the CPS. The Codeplug’s data name is considered the trunk and the CPS functions are considered the branches.


Tx

Acronym for Transmit.


Type I Trunking

The original Motorola Trunking dispatch protocol type.


Type II Trunking

An enhanced version of the original Motorola Trunking Type I dispatch protocol type. Type II Trunking allows you to set up Talkgroups and Announcement Groups as Trunking channels. Type II provides additional Fleet management flexibility (Announcement Groups) for a given System via an expanded signaling format.


Type IIi Trunking

A hybrid of Type I and Type II that permits a Type II/IIi radio to communicate with a Type I radio.


UHF/VHF

The UHF/VHF frequency band is also known as Other Band Trunking (OBT).


Unit ID

The electronic tuning/alignment information of a particular radio.


Voice Call

Signaling System calls: A Voice Sel Cal, or a Call Alert with Voice.


Voice Sel Cal

A Signaling System Radio Call that allows you to selectively call a radio or group of radios based on Call List - Individual, Group and Fleet IDs.


VRS-EP (Vehicle Repeater System - Expanded Protocol)

The VRS-EP is a self-contained transceiver unit that is attached by cable to a mobile radio unit. This VRS-EP unit then allows mobile radio traffic to be repeated (from within the Vehicle) to portable radio units/users that are operating within close proximity to the vehicle. This is needed when portable radios are being used in a region outside the signal range of the base station/dispatcher unit, or the systems normal repeater.


VSELP Signaling

Vector Sum Excited Linear Prediction (VSELP) is an ASTRO Systems protocol that allows for digital signaling. ASTRO Systems are selected for use with individual Conventional Personalities.


Write

The transfer of programming information from the computers temporary memory (RAM) to the radio’s codeplug via the RIB communication link, and the computer’s COM Port.

Write is initiated from a menu selection or a button-press.

From the Menu Bar select: File · Write Device

From the Button Bar select:


Zone

An assignment of Conventional Personalities or Trunking Groups to the individual channels of the radio’s Channel Selector. Zones can then be selected by the radio-user through a “Zone Select” button-press, Rotary or menu selection. A radio-user Zone change can completely redefine the radio’s Channel Selector functionality.


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