Local Information
Two-way radio systems can be a simple base station
to a interlocking system of multi-frequency, simulcast repeaters, such
as the one used in Santa Barbara County, to the complex 700, 800 and 900
MHz. trunking systems of major metropolitan public safety agencies.
Telephone operators receive 911 calls that are displayed on a screen that
indicates the number and address of the person calling. Some computer
aided dispatch systems produce a map indicating where the location is.
Many departments have CAD systems that automatically give the unit assignments
to the dispatcher. Some large municipal agencies utilize fully automated
dispatching, including automated voice dispatches on the radio.
Common Local Radio Codes
Radio codes are not used in day-to-day fire radio traffic.
However, they do slip through. The following are some of the most common
codes:
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Local Units Slang and Terminology
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