chapter 18 - communication

Question 1

911 enhanced 911

Answer 1

a set of three numbers that automatically sends the call to the emergency dispatch center. Enhanced 911 gives the dispatcher the ability to determine the callers location by routing the call through several CAD systems

Question 2

911 enhanced 911

Answer 2

a set of three numbers that automatically sends the call to the emergency dispatch center. Enhanced 911 gives the dispatcher the ability to determine the callers location by routing the call through several CAD systems

Question 3

band

Answer 3

a range of radio frequencies

Question 4

computer aided dispatch

Answer 4

CAD - a computer aided system that automates dispatching by enhanced data collection, rapid recall of information, dispatch mapping, as well as unit tracking and the ability to track and dispatch resources

Question 5

communication

Answer 5

the exchange of information between two or more individuals

Question 6

dispatch

Answer 6

a central location that receives information and collects, disseminates, and transmits the information to the proper resources

Question 7

duplex

Answer 7

a radio system that allows transmitting and receiving at the same time through two different frequencies

Question 8

Federal Communications Commission

Answer 8

FCC - an independent US government agenct, directly, responsible to congress established by the communications act of 1934; it regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. the fcc’s jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the district of columbia, and us possessions

Question 9

half duplex

Answer 9

a radio system that can use the components of several different systems; it can use specialized equipment to connect several different radio systems and components together and have them communicate with eachother

Question 10

mobile radio

Answer 10

a radio installed in an emergency vehicle. a mobile radio usually transmits by higher wattage than a portable radio

Question 11

multiplex

Answer 11

a system that allows the crew to transmit voice and data at the same time, enabling the crew to call in a patient report while transmitting an ECG strip to the hospital

Question 12

portable radio

Answer 12

also referred to as a walkie-talkie. These radios are carried by emergency personnel and have a lower wattage output than the mobile or base unit. To use these portable radios with a higher watt output, the units can be connected through a repeater system to increase their output, which increases range

Question 13

public safety answering point

Answer 13

PSAP - a dispatch center that is set up to receive and dispatch 911 calls

Question 14

radio frequency

Answer 14

radio frequencies are channels that allow communication from one specific user to another. For simple communication, both users must be on the same frequency or channel

Question 15

repeater

Answer 15

a system that receives transmissions from a low wattage radio and rebroadcasts the signal at a higher wattage to the dispatch center

Question 16

simplex

Answer 16

a system that allows only one at a time communication. The transmission cannot be interrupted; both operators use the same frequency

Question 17

telematic

Answer 17

a system setup as mayday call reporting, such as on star and tele aid. This system can send information from an automobile that has been involved in a n accident directly to an emergency dispatch center with the exact location and the amount of damage that may have occurred

Question 18

trunking system

Answer 18

a system that uses multiple repeaters (five or more) so that the computer can search for an open channel to transmit by

Question 19

band

Answer 19

a range of radio frequencies

Question 20

computer aided dispatch

Answer 20

CAD - a computer aided system that automates dispatching by enhanced data collection, rapid recall of information, dispatch mapping, as well as unit tracking and the ability to track and dispatch resources

Question 21

communication

Answer 21

the exchange of information between two or more individuals

Question 22

dispatch

Answer 22

a central location that receives information and collects, disseminates, and transmits the information to the proper resources

Question 23

duplex

Answer 23

a radio system that allows transmitting and receiving at the same time through two different frequencies

Question 24

Federal Communications Commission

Answer 24

FCC - an independent US government agenct, directly, responsible to congress established by the communications act of 1934; it regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. the fcc’s jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the district of columbia, and us possessions

Question 25

half duplex

Answer 25

a radio system that can use the components of several different systems; it can use specialized equipment to connect several different radio systems and components together and have them communicate with eachother

Question 26

mobile radio

Answer 26

a radio installed in an emergency vehicle. a mobile radio usually transmits by higher wattage than a portable radio

Question 27

multiplex

Answer 27

a system that allows the crew to transmit voice and data at the same time, enabling the crew to call in a patient report while transmitting an ECG strip to the hospital

Question 28

portable radio

Answer 28

also referred to as a walkie-talkie. These radios are carried by emergency personnel and have a lower wattage output than the mobile or base unit. To use these portable radios with a higher watt output, the units can be connected through a repeater system to increase their output, which increases range

Question 29

public safety answering point

Answer 29

PSAP - a dispatch center that is set up to receive and dispatch 911 calls

Question 30

radio frequency

Answer 30

radio frequencies are channels that allow communication from one specific user to another. For simple communication, both users must be on the same frequency or channel

Question 31

repeater

Answer 31

a system that receives transmissions from a low wattage radio and rebroadcasts the signal at a higher wattage to the dispatch center

Question 32

simplex

Answer 32

a system that allows only one at a time communication. The transmission cannot be interrupted; both operators use the same frequency

Question 33

telematic

Answer 33

a system setup as mayday call reporting, such as on star and tele aid. This system can send information from an automobile that has been involved in a n accident directly to an emergency dispatch center with the exact location and the amount of damage that may have occurred

Question 34

trunking system

Answer 34

a system that uses multiple repeaters (five or more) so that the computer can search for an open channel to transmit by