Common use of Technical Background Clause in Contracts

Technical Background.  Capabilities Interconnect calls can be placed to individual users of the system, if they are configured for interconnect functionality. Interconnect calls can be placed to talk groups of the system, if the Talk Group is configured for interconnect functionality. Interconnect is intended to be a BACKUP functionality to cellular communications and used primarily on an emergency basis.  Constraints o An interconnect call will consume an RF channel for the duration of the call. o Interconnect calls are half duplex; only one end can talk at a time. o A type 1 portable cannot initiate an interconnect call. o A type 2 portable can only place calls to numbers that are pre-programmed into the radio. o A type 3 portable can place an interconnect call by dialing the number directly. o The general public can easily monitor the interconnect calls and they are NOT private or protected in any way. o Interconnect shall NOT be utilized to conduct confidential business such as discussing case strategy with the State Attorney’s Office.

Technical Background.  Capabilities Interconnect calls can be placed to individual users of the system, if they are configured for interconnect functionality. Interconnect calls can be placed to talk groups of the system, if the Talk Group is configured for interconnect functionality. Interconnect is intended to be a BACKUP functionality to cellular communications and used primarily on an emergency basis.  Constraints o An interconnect call will consume an RF channel for the duration of the call. o Interconnect calls are half duplex; only one end can talk at a time. o A type 1 portable cannot initiate an interconnect call. o A type 2 portable can only place calls to numbers that are pre-pre- programmed into the radio. o A type 3 portable can place an interconnect call by dialing the number directly. o The general public can easily monitor the interconnect calls and they are NOT private or protected in any way. o Interconnect shall NOT be utilized to conduct confidential business such as discussing case strategy with the State Attorney’s Office.