Can the SmarTrunk system operate in a co-channel environment?
Yes. In fact, this is one of the key advantages of the SmarTrunk II protocol. Due to the de-centralized system control concept, the system utilizes a distributed control method which is available on any channel in the system. This eliminates the need for a dedicated control channel to manage the system. The mobile radios assume the required “channel monitor prior to transmit” responsibility which is performed automatically by the SmarTrunk logic boards. The SmarTrunk channel monitor function may be programmed in the radio to detect either Carrier or CTCSS Tone as the channel busy status.
