The following is a compiled list of acronyms commonly used in the industries that we are involved with…hope that they are useful
| Acronym |
Glossary |
| AIS |
Automatic Identification System
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| ATEX |
ATEX is also the name commonly given to the legal requirements for controlling explosive atmospheres and the suitability of equipment and protective systems used in them.
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| BW |
Bandwidth
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| CB |
Citizen Band
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| CDMA |
Code Division Multiple Access
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| DAB |
Digital Audio Broadcast
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| DAS |
Distributed Antenna System |
| DECT |
Digital European Cordless Telecommunications Systems - or - Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications
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| dPMR |
Digital Private Mobile Radio
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| DMR |
Digital Mobile Radio
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| D-STAR |
Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio
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| E-GSM |
Extended Global System for Mobile Communications
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| DSC |
Digital Selective Calling
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| EIRP |
Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
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| EMC |
Electro Magnetic Compatibility
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| ERP |
Effective Radiated Power
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| ETACS |
Extended Total Access Communication System
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| FPLMTS |
Future Public Land Mobile Telecommunications Systems
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| FCS |
Federation of Communication Services
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| G |
Gain
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| GMDSS |
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. GMDSS is the radio communications system for distress and safety communication with ships.
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| GPS |
Global Positioning System
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| GSM |
Global System for Mobile Communications
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| HIPERLAN |
High Performance Radio Local Area Network
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| IM |
Intermodulation
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| ISM |
Industrial, Scientific, Medical
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| NAVTEX |
Navigational Telex
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| PCN |
Personal Communications Network
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| PCPI |
Polarised Circular Patch antennas for Indoor use
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| TETRA |
Terrestrial Trunked Radio
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| VHF |
Very High Frequency (30 MHz - 300 MHz)
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| UHF |
Ultra High Frequency (300 MHz - 1300 MHz)
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| PCS-1900 |
Personal Communications Service for 1900 MHz
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| SWR |
Standing Wave Ratio
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The following is a compiled list of acronyms commonly used in the industries that we are involved with…hope that they are useful