Specifications

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In Car Entertainment or ICE ICE is a generic term used to describe broadcast radio, CD tuners,
navigation and computer screens and so on fitted to vehicles.
Installer Radio equipment installation technician undertaking the work on the
vehicle.
ISM Band Unlicensed ‘Industrial, Scientific and Medical’ short-range radio
frequency bands where the unlicensed operation requires devices to
be tolerant of interference from other such devices. Typically used
for ‘wireless’ applications such as hands free, WLAN etc.
Radiating element Part of an antenna system that radiates (emits) the signal.
Radio system The complete radio installation in a vehicle.
SIM access profile This is a Bluetooth profile that allows SIM card details in a compatible
device to be used (over a wireless connection) in another transceiver.
Also known as rSAP
Telematics A word typically used to describe the use of Global Positioning
System (GPS) integrated with computers and mobile communications
technology for automotive navigation and data systems.
Telemute Mute system to quieten the vehicle’s in-car entertainment (ICE)
system when the radio or telephone system is in operation (e.g.
receiving a call).
Vehicle Identification Number A unique number typically found near or within the engine bay, also
known as the chassis number.
Vehicle Supplier May be a manufacturer, dealer or the importer of the vehicle who is
responsible for placing it on the market.
Zigbee A standard for a short range wireless mesh type network to provide
connectivity and low speed data transfer between devices.