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| − | + | Function tags are put in place in the RadioReference database to group frequencies and talkgroups into a defined set of categories (or services). | |
Some examples of how this data will be used in the future include: | Some examples of how this data will be used in the future include: | ||
| − | * Queries of individual service uses within a specific area ( | + | * Queries of individual service uses within a specific area (e.g., display all fire dispatch frequencies and talkgroups in Dallas County). |
| − | * Program a scanner with all police dispatch channels in Southern California | + | * Program a scanner with all police dispatch channels in Southern California. |
| − | ==Tagging== | + | ==Function Tagging== |
| − | Starting the weekend of May 31st 2008, all registered users of RadioReference.com will be able to tag frequencies and talkgroups '''''that do not have | + | Starting the weekend of May 31st 2008, all registered users of RadioReference.com will be able to tag frequencies and talkgroups '''''that do not have function tags assigned''''' with the function tags below. The following icon below will be placed next to each frequency subcategory and talkgroup category description when service tags are available for assignment. Clicking that icon will take the registered user to the service tagging interface. |
Tagging Icon: http://images.radioreference.com/portal3/icons/TableProperties.gif | Tagging Icon: http://images.radioreference.com/portal3/icons/TableProperties.gif | ||
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The complete list of all function tags and their designated uses may be found in the [[Database Administrator Handbook]]. | The complete list of all function tags and their designated uses may be found in the [[Database Administrator Handbook]]. | ||
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| − | + | == Headline text == | |
Revision as of 18:35, 18 April 2009
Function tags are put in place in the RadioReference database to group frequencies and talkgroups into a defined set of categories (or services).
Some examples of how this data will be used in the future include:
- Queries of individual service uses within a specific area (e.g., display all fire dispatch frequencies and talkgroups in Dallas County).
- Program a scanner with all police dispatch channels in Southern California.
Function Tagging
Starting the weekend of May 31st 2008, all registered users of RadioReference.com will be able to tag frequencies and talkgroups that do not have function tags assigned with the function tags below. The following icon below will be placed next to each frequency subcategory and talkgroup category description when service tags are available for assignment. Clicking that icon will take the registered user to the service tagging interface.
Tagging Icon: 
Tags and Guidance for Use
The complete list of all function tags and their designated uses may be found in the Database Administrator Handbook.