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with their own attributes. Scannable Objects all exist at the same
level or hierarchy within the scanner—no single type of Scannable
Object is more important than another, and Scannable Objects
do not have dependencies on or links to other Scannable Objects
in order for them to function properly.
4. The primary method of grouping the collection of objects is by
mapping them to Scan Lists. Mapping a Scannable Object to
one or more Scan Lists does not change the physical location
of the object in the memory system. When an object is mapped
to one or more Scan Lists, the object itself has not moved nor
changed from what it is—a simple, standalone object that is part
of a larger collection.
Object abbreviations used in this manual
Object names are abbreviated so that they can easily fit into the 16
character LCD. You should take a moment and become familiar with
these abbreviations now.
CONV – Conventional Channel Object
A CONV object is a regular, non-trunked frequency used for radio
communications. CONV objects are used to store the parameters for
any radio channel that is not a part of a trunked system. For example,
if you want to monitor specific VHF marine channels, they should be
programmed as CONV objects. If you want to monitor your favorite
amateur radio channel, it should be stored as a CONV object. If
your police or fire department uses a channel, or channels that are
not trunked, but part of a “plain old radio system,” they should be
stored as CONV objects.
TGRP – Trunking Talkgroup Object
Trunking Talkgroups are “virtual” channels that exist on a trunked
radio system. A trunked radio system is a radio system where a
small group of radio channels are automatically shared between a
larger number of users and user groups. This sharing of channels is
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