What's a Trunking System?

What's a Trunking System?

A trunked radio system is a two-way radio system that uses a control channel to automatically assign frequency channels to groups of user radios.

What is trunking used for?

Trunking, a term frequently used in IT and telecommunications, refers to a network configuration that efficiently conveys data between multiple entities without using one-to-one links.

What is trunking in cellular system?

Trunking is a technique used in data communications transmission systems to provide many users with access to a network by sharing multiple lines or frequencies. As the name implies, the system is like a tree with one trunk and many branches. ... Telecommunication networks all across the globe are based on trunking.

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