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This manual describes how to use the EDACS M-RK II Scan
Portable Radio. The M-RK II Scan is a synthesized, microproces
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sor-based, high performance portable FM radio providing reliable
two-way communications in both the Enhanced Digital Access
Communications System (EDACS) trunking environment and
conventional communication systems.
In the EDACS or trunked system mode, the user selects a
communications system and group. In this mode, channel selec
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tion is transparent to the user and is controlled via digital
communication with the system controller. This provides ad
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vanced programmable features and fast access to communica
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tion channels.
In the conventional mode, the user selects a channel and
directly communicates on that channel. In this mode, a system
refers to a set of channels. A channel is a transmit/receive radio
frequency pair.
The exact operation of the radio will depend on the operating
mode, the radio’s programming, and the particular radio system.
Most features described in this manual may be enabled or dis
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abled through programming. Consult the system administrator
for the particular features that are programmed into the M-RK
II Scan.
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