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Method in two-way radio system
carrier squelch, which allows a radio to receive all transmissions. Selective calling is used to address a subset of all two-way radios on a single radio
Selective_calling
Marine radio standard
Digital selective calling (DSC) is a standard for transmitting predefined digital messages via the medium-frequency (MF), high-frequency (HF) and very-high-frequency
Digital_selective_calling
Type of noise gate
correct selective calling code. This is akin to the use of a lock on a door. A carrier squelch is unlocked and will let any signal in. Selective calling locks
Squelch
Radio frequency designated for emergency communication
distribution system Several maritime frequencies are used for digital selective calling (DSC), and they are also monitored for DSC distress signals: 2.1875
International distress frequency
International_distress_frequency
Worldwide emergency communication system for ships at sea
(narrow-band direct printing) equipment, with calls initiated by digital selective calling (DSC). Worldwide broadcasts of maritime safety information can also
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Global_Maritime_Distress_and_Safety_System
Radios operating in the very high frequency maritime mobile band
equipment is the traditional type, which relies totally on the human voice for calling and communicating. Many lower priced handheld units are voice only as well
Marine_VHF_radio
Two-way radio data system
features: unit ID, status buttons, emergency button, selective inhibit, radio check, and selective calling. These features are programmable and could be used
MDC-1200
Field radio communications systems
sufficiently far apart so that interference is not experienced, and also selective calling techniques such as CTCSS and DTMF are used to ensure that as many
Professional_mobile_radio
Communications system for transmission of speech over radio
does not guarantee privacy. A more commonly used system is called selective calling or Selcall. This also uses audio tones, but these are not restricted
Radiotelephone
International Morse code distress signal for help
"SOS" in radiotelephone systems, or as an audible alarm for Digital selective-calling (DCS) maritime radio systems when receiving a distress signal. Problems
SOS
American conscription system
The Selective Service System (SSS) is an independent agency of the United States government that maintains a database of registered male U.S. citizens
Selective_Service_System
De facto standard in radio communications
After confirming the channel is indeed idle, it then sends a brief selective calling signal identifying the intended recipient. When the distant scanning
Automatic_link_establishment
Tracking system using transceivers on ships
consists of one VHF transmitter, two VHF TDMA receivers, one VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) receiver, and links to shipboard display and sensor systems
Automatic identification system
Automatic_identification_system
Brevity code used via APRS to request communications elsewhere
frequency, or possibly by other means. It is inspired by Digital Selective Calling, a part of the Global Maritime Distress Safety System. It also builds
APRS_Calling
Internationally recognized means for obtaining help
pressing) the distress button on a marine radio equipped with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) over VHF channel 70 or over another designated DSC frequency
Distress_signal
Feature of a telecommunications network
service, and the calling party billing telephone number. The term is also used to describe the functions of two-way radio selective calling that identify
Automatic number identification
Automatic_number_identification
Radio alert system from ground communicators for aircrew
In international aviation, SELCAL or SelCal is a selective-calling radio system that can alert an aircraft's crew that a ground radio station wishes to
SELCAL
Method of dispatching vehicle-based services
two-way radio. Some systems communicate using a two-way radio system's selective calling features. CAD systems may send text messages with call-for-service
Computer-aided_dispatch
Marine VHF radio system
Waterways (RAINWAT) agreements, which also prohibit the use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) where ATIS is required, except in some near-coastal areas, or
Automatic Transmitter Identification System (marine)
Automatic_Transmitter_Identification_System_(marine)
Emergency analog pager
UHF frequency ranges. They are alerted by using two-tone sequential Selective calling, generally following the Motorola Quick Call II standard. In other
Motorola_Minitor
1985 aviation accident in Japan
first time to multiple calls from Japan Air Tokyo via the SELCAL (selective-calling) system. Having just been informed about the inoperative oxygen masks
Japan_Air_Lines_Flight_123
3-digit code to identify home country/base area
facilities to identify their home country or base area in digital selective calling (DSC), Automatic Transmitter Identification System (ATIS), and Automatic
Maritime identification digits
Maritime_identification_digits
Telephone dialing code for access to service features
telephones or Mobile phones. Local Area Signalling Services (LASS) and Custom Calling Feature Control Codes: Telephones portal Mobile dial code – Short phone
Vertical_service_code
Maritime communications system
for distress calls, reduced coverage gaps, and supporting Digital Selective Calling (DSC). Improved information sharing and coordination with the Department
Rescue_21
Non-commercial use of the radio spectrum
station Marine VHF radio Maritime mobile amateur radio Signaling / Selective calling CTCSS D-STAR Dual-tone multi-frequency MDC-1200 Push-to-talk Quik-Call
Amateur_radio
Officer on a merchant ship
consoles, various radios, search and rescue transponders, and digital selective calling systems. A second mate is almost always a watchkeeper.[failed verification]
Second_mate
International standards organization
standards, with RTCM providing technical guidance, such as Digital Selective Calling, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons, Electronic Navigation
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
Radio_Technical_Commission_for_Maritime_Services
communications on leisure crafts using Marine VHF radio and DSC (Digital Selective Calling), while in the GMDSS A1 sea areas. The certificate is consistent with
Short_Range_Certificate
1960s-era IBM mainframe communication controllers
Communication System IBM 1070 Process Communication System AT&T 83B2 Type Selective Calling Terminals Western Union Plan 115A Outstations Common Carrier TWX Stations
IBM_270x
Telecommunication signaling system
were based on touch-tone frequencies, such as Bell 400-style modems. Selective calling Binary-coded decimal § Telephony binary-coded decimal (TBCD) Cue tone
DTMF_signaling
United States & Canadian telephone number for emergencies
two-way radio. Some systems communicate using a two-way radio system's selective calling features. CAD systems may send text messages with call-for-service
911 (emergency telephone number)
911_(emergency_telephone_number)
SDF Simplified directional facility SDU Satellite data unit SELCAL Selective calling SEP Safety and Emergency Procedures SEP single-engine piston SESAR
List of aviation, avionics, aerospace and aeronautical abbreviations
List_of_aviation,_avionics,_aerospace_and_aeronautical_abbreviations
Fictional device in Dr. Strangelove
similar to the fictional CRM 114. Some aircraft radios used SELCAL (selective calling), which muted the receiver unless an assigned tone was received. Ground
CRM_114_(fictional_device)
identification of the transmitting radio over the air, and is commonly used in selective calling/signaling systems, usually in commercial and public safety radio systems
PTT_ID
obtaining a special concession to break the Post Office monopoly to allow selective calling to mobiles of calls from the public telephone system. This system
History_of_mobile_phones
Digital radio identification code for marine stations
identity is 003669999. In the U.S., MMSIs are primarily used for digital selective calling and for assigning Inmarsat identities. Because all ships on international
Maritime Mobile Service Identity
Maritime_Mobile_Service_Identity
Oscillator whose frequency can be tuned over some range
effectively to monitor many channels at once, perhaps using digital selective calling (DSC) techniques to decide when to open an audio output channel and
Variable-frequency_oscillator
Topics referred to by the same term
an encryption algorithm used by wireless telephone systems Digital selective calling, in marine telecommunications Digital signal controller, a hybrid
DSC
Transatlantic flight routes
(HF) radios. In the case of HF reports, each aircraft operates using selective calling (SELCAL). The use of SELCAL allows an aircraft crew to be notified
North_Atlantic_Tracks
Type of squelch protocol
at the end. Problems playing this file? See media help. Selcall (selective calling) is a type of squelch protocol used in radio communications systems
Selcall
Amateur radio communications software
station Marine VHF radio Maritime mobile amateur radio Signaling / Selective calling CTCSS D-STAR Dual-tone multi-frequency MDC-1200 Push-to-talk Quik-Call
WSPR_(amateur_radio_software)
Frequency shift keying digital mode
station Marine VHF radio Maritime mobile amateur radio Signaling / Selective calling CTCSS D-STAR Dual-tone multi-frequency MDC-1200 Push-to-talk Quik-Call
FT8
Radio distress frequency
international voice distress, safety, and calling frequency 2182 kHz and the international digital selective calling (DSC) distress and safety frequency 2187
2182_kHz
Volcano in the Caribbean Netherlands
Mount Scenery. The station, "DSC Station Mt. Scenery", is a Digital Selective Calling (DSC) station, meaning that it has "equipment that allows mariners
Mount_Scenery
Citizen's band radio service
priority channel even if someone is speaking on another channel. Selective calling (Selcall) allows a radio to call another radio using a sequence of
UHF_CB
Topics referred to by the same term
of a broadcasting standard promulgated by the CCIR CCIR-tones, a selective calling system used in some radio communications systems in some European
CCIR
Group of radio services
under personal radio service regulations, although tone and digital selective calling features are allowed in some countries. Some services permit digital
Personal_radio_service
used in VHF and UHF FM two-way radio communications, is a 5-tone selective calling system mainly found in some European countries and used by the Swedish
CCIR_(selcall)
Topics referred to by the same term
as the "ding dong" sound of a doorbell Two-tone sequential paging, selective calling method in analog 2-way radio transmission Two-tone siren, a European
Two-tone
Type of radio station
Basic base station elements used in a remote-controlled installation. Selective calling options such as CTCSS are optional.
Base_station
Nautical search and rescue system
Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBS), Inmarsat-C and Digital Selective Calling terminal auto-alarms to "take the search out of search and rescue
AMVER
Communications System, the IBM 2671 Paper Tape Reader, AT&T 83B2 Selective Calling Stations, Western Union Plan 115A Outstations, and AT&T Teletype Model
Queued Telecommunications Access Method
Queued_Telecommunications_Access_Method
Worldwide radio email messaging system that uses amateur-band radio frequencies
station Marine VHF radio Maritime mobile amateur radio Signaling / Selective calling CTCSS D-STAR Dual-tone multi-frequency MDC-1200 Push-to-talk Quik-Call
Winlink
walkie-talkie users. In designing a system, it is important to pick selective calling tones that do not conflict with remote control tones in use. Analog
Tone_remote
Bulletin) as needed. Marine VHF channel 16, 2182 kHZ, and DSC (Digital Selective Calling) channel 70 (2187.5 kHz) are used. French-language AVURNAV or BMS
Centres régionaux opérationnels de surveillance et de sauvetage
Centres_régionaux_opérationnels_de_surveillance_et_de_sauvetage
systems – VHF radiotelephone equipment incorporating Class "D" Digital Selective Calling (DSC) – Methods of testing and required test results IEC TS 62239
List_of_IEC_standards
other end instantly rings. Ringdown (radio) A radio, incorporating a selective calling capability, has an attention-getting device triggered by a dispatching
Glossary of firefighting equipment
Glossary_of_firefighting_equipment
Defense Science Board DSC (i) Differential Scanning Calorimeter Digital Selective Calling Digital Still Camera Distinguished Service Cross Doctor of Surgical
List_of_acronyms:_D
receive the local signal in the presence of a distant, undesired one. Selective calling can eliminate users having to listen to the audio of distant signals
Diversity_combining
Epic film by Christopher Nolan
cultures and eras", arguing that the backlash over perceived accuracy was "selective" and focused on social issues regarding representation and identity more
The_Odyssey_(2026_film)
erroneously posted to men born in the 19th century calling upon them to register with the Selective Service. This was attributed to a clerk at the Pennsylvania
Conscription in the United States
Conscription_in_the_United_States
frequencies, including the HF Data Link encrypted e-mail system and Digital Selective Calling (DSC), which uses radio telephone to send digitally encrypted signals
List of United States Coast Guard radio stations
List_of_United_States_Coast_Guard_radio_stations
Dutch politician (1763–1840)
even without being allied to him by blood, one could hardly refrain from calling him father. Surrounded by his children and grandchildren, he seemed truly
Johannes Hendricus van der Palm
Johannes_Hendricus_van_der_Palm
station Marine VHF radio Maritime mobile amateur radio Signaling / Selective calling CTCSS D-STAR Dual-tone multi-frequency MDC-1200 Push-to-talk Quik-Call
Winmor
Historic U.S. format or protocol of trunked, two-way radio
interference or loses the repeater signal for the moment the second selective calling tone is sent, it remains muted, missing the entire conversation. The
GE_Marc_V
1948 US Federal law regarding selective service
implementation of the Selective Service System. The previous iteration of the Selective Service System was established by the Selective Training and Service
Military Selective Service Act
Military_Selective_Service_Act
for Gao until he ask Guru for an amazing Buddyfight and turns it into a selective tournament. Later, Gao is reunited with his old friend. 54 (219) "Gao
List of Future Card Buddyfight episodes
List_of_Future_Card_Buddyfight_episodes
with the US vetoing three United Nations Security Council resolutions calling for a humanitarian ceasefire. International rights groups have condemned
United States support for Israel in the Gaza war
United_States_support_for_Israel_in_the_Gaza_war
Methods to make 2-way voice communications clear
different spelling alphabet, and the reverse order of calling procedure (e.g. 1-Adam-12 calling Dispatch). However, APCO occasionally follows the international
Radiotelephony_procedure
Romanian-American Internet personality (born 1980)
2023, BAP, under his identity Costin Alamariu, published a book titled Selective Breeding and the Birth of Philosophy. The book is a re-release of Alamariu's
Bronze_Age_Pervert
Technical documentation series
TELETYPEWRITER AND OTHER DATA TERMINALS 581-000-000 Teletypewriter Selective Calling Systems TELETYPEWRITER AND OTHER DATA TERMINALS 582-000-000 DATASPEED®
Bell_System_Practices
American political activist (1993–2025)
quoting the Bible verse "love thy neighbor", arguing that she was being selective. Kirk told Ms. Rachel, "you might want to crack open that Bible of yours
Charlie_Kirk
Country in South Asia
unwanted and do not receive adequate care. Despite a government ban on sex-selective foeticide, the practice has far from stopped. Migration from rural to
India
American comedian, actor, and filmmaker (born 1965)
Never Scared (2004), Kill the Messenger (2008), Tamborine (2018), and Selective Outrage (2023). He developed, wrote, produced and narrated the sitcom
Chris_Rock
under the command of Maj. Benjamin C. J. Fowlkes, made up largely of Selective Service trainees, and activated 1 June 1941, was "engaged in clearing
History of Eglin Air Force Base
History_of_Eglin_Air_Force_Base
American singer (1958–2009)
Jackson had begun buying publishing rights to others' songs, but he was selective with his acquisitions, bidding on only a few of the many catalogs offered
Michael_Jackson
Free online crowdsourced encyclopedia
was done after Wikipedia started to use HTTPS encryption, which made selective censorship more difficult. In 2017–18, after a barrage of false news reports
Wikipedia
Concept involving online bot activity
Internet a nameworthy conspiracy is that even though it is rooted in selective truths that are exaggerated or even taken to their logical extremes, it
Dead_Internet_theory
Israeli airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon
the attacks. Cuba: President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the "cowardly selective murder" of Nasrallah. France: The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
2024 Hezbollah headquarters strike
2024_Hezbollah_headquarters_strike
and are enforced uniformly". Critics argue the university engages in selective enforcement of university space rules, enforcing policies disproportionately
List of pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses in the United States in 2024
List_of_pro-Palestinian_protests_on_university_campuses_in_the_United_States_in_2024
ma vie" by Johnny Hallyday with Aznavour (Warner Music). 2014 Engelbert Calling Engelbert Humperdinck Contains "She" by Engelbert Humperdinck with Aznavour
Charles_Aznavour_discography
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
entry to Reigate Grammar School, which at the time was a voluntary-aided selective grammar school. The school converted into an independent fee-paying school
Keir_Starmer
Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1968-69, which began to allow abortion for selective reasons. Australia: The ruling in the Victorian case of R v Davidson defined
Timeline of women's legal rights (other than voting) in the 20th century
Timeline_of_women's_legal_rights_(other_than_voting)_in_the_20th_century
2023 murder in Warrington, England
ADHD; Ratcliffe was diagnosed after arrest as autistic and as having selective mutism, resulting in an inability to speak to anyone except his mother
Murder_of_Brianna_Ghey
American artist (born 1960)
and meditation, Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, 2020 London Calling Red, London Calling Collective, Harlem, New York, 2020 Space/Craft, A.I.R. Gallery
Ellen_Hackl_Fagan
Polish composer
reviews from 1842 gave a negative review of Klemczyński's entire oeuvre, calling his Impromptus op. 10 worse than those of Frederic Chopin and describing
Julian_Klemczyński
separate from the Department of Defense. The Military Selective Service Act of 1948 reformed the Selective Service System. The Uniform Code of Military Justice
History of the United States government
History_of_the_United_States_government
Process of evaluating telephone calls
accepted. Another name, not usually used for marketing purposes, is "Selective Call Rejection". There are also devices such as the TeleZapper for screening
Call_screening
United States government units targeted by the Department of Government Efficiency
protection of "everyday investors". In April 2025, a spokesperson for the Selective Service System reportedly stated that, "A DOGE representative visited
US federal agencies targeted by DOGE
US_federal_agencies_targeted_by_DOGE
Nigerian social media influencer (born 1994)
business figures, and public personalities. Critics have accused him of selective activism, making allegations without adequate verification, and using
VeryDarkMan
October 2023, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution calling for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce and cessation of hostilities
International reactions to the Gaza war
International_reactions_to_the_Gaza_war
Ongoing Indian LGBT rights case law
same-sex and opposite-sex parents are flawed due to low sample sizes, selective choosing of the participants and biased responses by the participants
Supriyo_v._Union_of_India
1975 single by Retta Young
hung around for a third week at no. 91. Billboard Disco Action charts (selective) For the week ending May 31, 1975, the single was in all four sections
Sending_Out_An_S.O.S.
English punk rock group
Formed in Croydon in May 1974, the band were a proto-punk band. Initially calling themselves Johnny Moped and the 5 Arrogant Superstars, by August they changed
Johnny_Moped
1828 U.S. campaign issue
not have been as transgressive as it later became for Jackson to have selectively "armed his negroes." Sparks married Mariah Amanda Green Carmichael, the
Andrew Jackson and the slave trade
Andrew_Jackson_and_the_slave_trade
Jonathan; Abu-Sittah, Ghassan; Pappé, Ilan (August 16, 2025). "Break the selective silence on the genocide in Gaza". The Lancet. 406 (10504): 688–689. doi:10
Columbia University pro-Palestinian campus protests during the Gaza war
Columbia_University_pro-Palestinian_campus_protests_during_the_Gaza_war
fire against U.S. aircraft. The U.S. Senate voted 55:30 to approve the Selective Service Bill, allowing the Nixon Administration to continue the draft
1971_in_the_Vietnam_War
Email service provided by Google
experimental features of Gmail. Users can enable or disable Labs features selectively and provide feedback about each of them. This allows Gmail engineers
Gmail
Family Research Council (1988–1999) Don Benton, 13th Director of the Selective Service System (2017–2021) Adam Boehler, CEO of U.S. International Development
List of Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign former officials endorsements
List_of_Donald_Trump_2024_presidential_campaign_former_officials_endorsements
Japanese poet-photographer and editor (1914–1987)
reinstate European primacy, and proposes media metaphors—broadcasting, selective tuning in and out, feedback, and static—to foreground multidirectional
Kansuke_Yamamoto_(artist)
SELECTIVE CALLING
SELECTIVE CALLING
Girl/Female
African, Arabic, Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Kenyan, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil
Gentle; Delicate; Gentleness is her Soul; Lovelorn; Seductive
Girl/Female
Afghan, African, American, Arabic, Danish, Egyptian, Finnish, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Jamaican, Modern, Muslim, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil
Dark Beauty; Wine; Intoxication; Night Beauty; Born at Night; Seductive
Boy/Male
English American
From the raven farm. TV detective character Renington Steele. Surname.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Selection choice
Boy/Male
Assamese, Bengali, Indian, Tamil
To Choose; Selection
Boy/Male
Muslim
Choice, Preference, Selection
Girl/Female
African, American, Arabic, Assamese, Australian, British, Danish, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Iranian, Jamaican, Latin, Muslim, Parsi, Persian, Polish, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Swahili, Tamil
Good; Night; Feminine of Lyle; Seductive; Dark Beauty; Lily; Purity; Pleasure; Sport; Pastime; Delicate; Playful; Divine Drama
Female
Chinese
flattering and seductive.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Selection, Choice
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One who is Aware and Reflective
Girl/Female
African, American, Arabic, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Iranian, Irish, Italian, Muslim, Parsi, Sindhi, Swedish, Tamil
Dark as Night; Black; Night; Night Beauty; Nocturnal; Dark-haired Beauty; Lovelorn; Seductive; Name of a Saint; Dark Haired
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Hebrew
Night; Lovelorn; Seductive
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Australian, Christian, English, French, Greek, Hebrew, Indian, Persian, Sanskrit
Dark Haired Beauty; Night; Divine Play; From the Island; Night Beauty; Lovelorn; Seductive
Girl/Female
French, German, Latin, Spanish
Smooth; Seductive; Flattering; Blond
Girl/Female
American, Hindu, Indian
Selection
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Selecting; Adopting
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Selection; Choice
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Not Defective; Healthy; Whole
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Choice; Preference; Selection
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Adopting; Selecting
SELECTIVE CALLING
SELECTIVE CALLING
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name, probably for a trimmer of cloth. The verb trim is not attested in its modern sense before the early 16th century, but the surname form William le Trymmere is found in the 14th century, and this seems to be continuous with Old English trymian, trymman ‘to strengthen or confirm’ (from trum ‘strong’, ‘firm’).
Girl/Female
Hindu
Wearing a musical anklet
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Glory of Victory
Girl/Female
Muslim
Beauty, Beautiful girl
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Portuguese
She who Hears; God has Heard; Listening; Hearkening
Boy/Male
Hindu
Husband of lotus Sun
Girl/Female
American, British, Christian, English, French
Noble Strength; Form of Audrey; Nobility; Storm
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, Christian, English
From the Upper Town
Boy/Male
Latin
Lively.
Boy/Male
English
Lives in the forest.
SELECTIVE CALLING
SELECTIVE CALLING
SELECTIVE CALLING
SELECTIVE CALLING
SELECTIVE CALLING
n.
In an American college, an optional study or course of study.
a.
Addicted to introspective or meditative habits; as, a reflective person.
a.
Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.
a.
Selecting; tending to select.
a.
Exerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an elective act.
a.
Wrong; defective; faulty.
a.
Lacking some of the usual forms of declension or conjugation; as, a defective noun or verb.
a.
Not reflective.
n.
The act of selecting, or the state of being selected; choice, by preference.
a.
Wanting in something; incomplete; lacking a part; deficient; imperfect; faulty; -- applied either to natural or moral qualities; as, a defective limb; defective timber; a defective copy or account; a defective character; defective rules.
a.
Dependent on choice; bestowed or passing by election; as, an elective study; an elective office.
n.
See Elective, n.
a.
Throwing back images; as, a reflective mirror.
a.
Pertaining to, or consisting in, choice, or right of choosing; electoral.
n.
That which is selected; a collection of things chosen; as, a choice selection of books.
a.
Capable of exercising thought or judgment; as, reflective reason.
a.
Seductive.
n.
A detective.
a.
Mutilated; defective; imperfect.
a.
Tending to lead astray; apt to mislead by flattering appearances; tempting; alluring; as, a seductive offer.