Chapter 2 Communications Flashcards
1
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Base station radio
A
Fixed, non mobile radio at a central location
2
Q
Clear text
A
Use of plain english in radio communications transmissions. No 10-codes or agency specific codes are used when using clear text
3
Q
Federal communications commissions (FCC)
A
U.S. government agency charged either the control of all radio and television communications; acts as the main regulator of radio frequencies in both the public and private sectors
4
Q
Mobile data terminal (MDT)
A
Mobile computer that communicates with other computers on a radio system
5
Q
Public safety answering point (PSAP)
A
An entity responsible for receiving 911 calls and processing those calls according to a specific operational policy
6
Q
Business and industry canada
A
Regulates radio communications in canada
