User's Manual

P-801 User’s Manual Page 2
P-801: An Introduction
Introduction
The P-801T is a "soft" radio; its function is determined by software
applications in much the same way that computer programs are used for
different functions on a personal computer. Voice communication is handled
digitally; this provides noise-free audio reception and allows for added
features such as voice grouping to be supported.
Operating
modes
The P-801T is a digital multi-mode radio that can operate in one of many
modes. The principle operating modes are:
•
OpenSky Trunked Protocol (OTP), or
•
OpenSky Conventional FM with Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System
(CTCSS).
Terms and
concepts you
need to know
Before using the P-801T radio, you may want to become familiar with some
terms and concepts relating to OpenSky voice features.
Term/Concept See Page
User group 3
Profile 4
Talk and Listen Group 5
Radio Personality 6
Voice Feature Summary 7