| 摘要 |
A trunked radio communications system is disclosed which includes a repeater base station and plural fleets of mobile and/or portable radio transceivers. When all communication channels are busy, not only is the initiating unit informed that it has been placed in a queue of channel assignment requests, but also the called units in the respective called fleet are given an indication that in effect they have been placed in the queue. This indication may, for example be an audible indication and/or a visual indication from a display lamp, light emitting diode or liquid crystal display. In this fashion, each mobile or portable radio in a fleet is provided with advance notice that it is about to receive a call momentarily. Such a mobile or portable radio is thereby informed that as soon as the system can provide a channel assignment for the calling unit, that a call will be received. Accordingly, a member of the fleet receiving such advance notice, rather than leaving his or her vehicle or turning off his or her radio to, for example, take an extended break, will be informed to standby the radio since a call is imminent.
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