Glossary-7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio Service

DOS-based software containing the feature set of a radio. See also

 

Software

CPS.

 

random access

A type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly; that is, any

 

memory

byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes.

 

RAM

See random access memory.

 

read-only memory

A type of computer memory on which data has been prerecorded. Once

 

 

data has been written onto a ROM chip, it cannot be removed and can

 

 

only be read.

 

receiver

Electronic device that amplifies RF signals. A receiver separates the

 

 

audio signal from the RF carrier, amplifies it, and converts it back to the

 

 

original sound waves.

 

registers

Short-term data-storage circuits within the microcontroller unit or

 

 

programmable logic IC.

 

repeater

Remote transmit/receive facility that re-transmits received signals in

 

 

order to improve communications range and coverage (conventional

 

 

operation).

 

repeater/talkaround

A conventional radio feature that permits communication through a

 

 

receive/transmit facility, which re-transmits received signals in order to

 

 

improve communication range and coverage.

 

request to send

A handshaking signal (used in communication links, especially RS232)

 

 

to indicate that data is ready for transmission. See also clear to send.

 

RESET

Reset line: an input to the microcontroller that restarts execution.

 

RF

See radio frequency.

 

RF PA

See radio frequency power amplifier.

 

ROM

See read-only memory.

 

RPCIC

Regulator/power control IC.

 

RPT/TA

See repeater/talkaround.

 

RS232

A common interface standard for data communication equipment.

 

RSS

See Radio Service Software.

 

RTS

See request to send.

 

RX

Receive.

 

RX DATA

Recovered digital data line.

 

SAP

See Serial Audio CODEC Port.

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