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Functional Aspects

For network users, there are three primary functions available.

  • Ability to patch any two radio talk groups/channels. More can be added with additional pairing. The network can support 4096 radio ports (2048 patches) simultaneously across the network.
  • Ability for each dispatch center to conference with up to seven other dispatch centers.
  • Ability to access radios at sites on the network. Dispatch positions can use remote radio resources across the network.

The Dispatcher Application also provides:

  • All functions through pull-down menus and mouse usage (point-and-click)
  • Call priorities (nine levels)
  • Views of all active patches and conferences
  • Network status (round trip delay per connection, CPU usage, packet loss rate)
  • Information about remote radio sites (site name, radio type)
  • Status information about remote radio sites (transmitting, receiving or idle)
  • Remote control head to operate selected remote radio sites (ability to turn on/off and change channels/talk groups)
  • Audio replay up to sixty seconds
  • Notifications/log display of all local actions