摘要 |
A radio device (10) receives optical control signals from a remote control apparatus (22). In one embodiment, both the radio device and remote control apparatus include optical transmitters (58) and receivers (60) so that control and information signals may provided to and received from the radio's operator. In another embodiment, the radio () provides a light signal to the remote control apparatus () that either permits or prohibits (80) the light signal's return to the radio. In this way, the presence or absence of the return light signal comprises optical control signals to control the radio's operation.
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