General telecom

General telecom

Terms relating to telecommunication or communication through technological means.

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combat-net radio (CNR)

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio operating in a network that (a) provides a half-duplex circuit and (b) uses either a single radio frequency or a discrete set of radio frequencies when in a frequency hopping mode. Note: CNRs ...

copy watch

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio- or video-communications watch in which an operator is required to maintain a continuous receiver watch and to keep a complete log.

paging and radiotelephone service (PARS)

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio service in which common carriers are authorized to offer and provide paging and radiotelephone service to the general public. This service was formerly titled Public Land Mobile Service.

air-ground radiotelephone service

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio service in which common carriers are authorized to offer and provide radio telecommunications service for hire to subscribers in aircraft.

net control station (NCS)

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio station that performs net control functions, such as controlling traffic and enforcing operational discipline. 2. A terminal in a secure telecommunications net responsible for distributing ...

adaptive radio

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio that (a) monitors its own performance, (b) monitors the path quality through sounding or polling, (c) varies operating characteristics, such as frequency, power, or data rate, and (d) uses ...