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Press to talk [2 records]

Record 1 2004-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
  • Telephone Services
DEF

In telephone or two-way radio systems, [a] method of communication over a speech circuit in which the talker is required to keep a switch operated while talking.

CONT

Push-to-Talk services offer enormous appeal for wireless carriers and their subscribers. PTT has proven to be a very popular form of communication among many user segments such as construction, field sales, dispatched services and security firms.

OBS

In two-way radio, push-to-talk operation must be used when the same frequency is employed by both transmitters.

Key term(s)
  • press to talk
  • push to talk

French

Domaine(s)
  • Émission et réception radio
  • Services téléphoniques
DEF

Bouton «Presser pour Parler», situé sur la gauche du combiné.

CONT

Lors de la modification, un panneau radio avec des prises pour brancher les boutons de microphone avait été installé au milieu du tableau de bord. Chaque manche était équipé d'un bouton de microphone retenu par une bande Velcro.

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Property
  • Telecommunications Facilities

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des biens
  • Installations de télécommunications
OBS

Dans un système d'alarme.

OBS

Source : Manuel des instructions de sécurité.

Spanish

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