Abstract: A fiber optic connector is provided having translating termini, such that the terminal end of the termini will extend out of the forward end of an insert cap to prevent mud or debris from becoming lodged within the bores of the insert and within alignment sleeves which are contained within the insert cap. The fiber optic cable connector preferably is provided with continuous ceramic sleeves to align the adjacent termini of optical fibers included within respective ones of the cables. The continuous ceramic sleeves have internal bores which are slightly larger than the outside diameter of the periphery of the termini, providing a clearance fit between the continuous ceramic sleeves and respective ones of the termini. The termini are independently gimbaled, with gimbal points being disposed distally from respective mating planes between opposing terminal ends of the termini.

Abstract: An audio squelch control for transceiver stations in which all transceivers are initially in a Call mode with the squelch control turned on. While in the Call mode, the squelch control is turned off, enabling the speaker, by receiving the station's coded address, plus a flag bit that is set, from a transmitting station. In addition to having the squelch circuit turned off, the receiving station is changed from the Call mode to an Auto mode. When in the Auto mode, the squelch control is turned off by receiving the station's coded address with the flag bit turned off. The squelch control of a station in one mode does not respond to a station in the opposite mode even if it receives its own coded address.

Abstract: An audio squelch control for transceiver stations in which all transceivers are initially in a Call mode with the squelch control turned on. While in the Call mode, the squelch control is turned off, enabling the speaker, by receiving the station's coded address, plus a flag bit that is set, from a transmitting station. In addition to having the squelch circuit turned off, the receiving station is changed from the Call mode to an Auto mode. When in the Auto mode, the squelch control is turned off by receiving the station's coded address with the flag bit turned off. The squelch control of a station in one mode does not respond to a station in the opposite mode even if it receives its own coded address.