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'''SQUADCOM''': Frequency reserved for use among small units in a specific area. Squadcom has a very small range. It is usually intended to be broadcast by small operations. Usually, communications that take place in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] occur over a SQUADCOM. | '''SQUADCOM''': Frequency reserved for use among small units in a specific area. Squadcom has a very small range. It is usually intended to be broadcast by small operations. Usually, communications that take place in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] occur over a SQUADCOM. | ||
'''TACCOM''': Frequency reserved for sharing of information between small units on the battlefield. While audio communication is not possible on TACCOM, one team member can upload images, NAV points, and sensor information into the HUD of other members of their team. Similar to SQUADCOM.<ref>[[Halo: First Strike]], page 13</ref> | '''TACCOM''': Short for Tactical Communication. Frequency reserved for sharing of information between small units on the battlefield. While audio communication is not possible on TACCOM, one team member can upload images, NAV points, and sensor information into the HUD of other members of their team. Similar to SQUADCOM.<ref>[[Halo: First Strike]], page 13</ref> | ||
'''SATCOM''': Frequency reserved for communications with orbiting satellites, sometimes to relay information to orbiting ships, sometimes for communicating with people or units in another section of the planet. Note that COMSat stations must be in orbit in order for SATCOM to be usable.<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], page 21</ref> | '''SATCOM''': Short for Satellite Communication. Frequency reserved for communications with orbiting satellites, sometimes to relay information to orbiting ships, sometimes for communicating with people or units in another section of the planet. Note that COMSat stations must be in orbit in order for SATCOM to be usable.<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], page 21</ref> | ||
'''E-BAND''': Emergency broadcast channel.<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], page 159</ref> Little-used public frequency. After the fall of Reach, [[SPARTAN-044]] used the E-Band to transmit a signal of [[Oly Oly Oxen Free]]. Used as an emergency COM Channel.<ref>[[Halo: First Strike]], page 156</ref> | '''E-BAND''': Emergency broadcast channel.<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], page 159</ref> Little-used public frequency. After the fall of Reach, [[SPARTAN-044]] used the E-Band to transmit a signal of [[Oly Oly Oxen Free]]. Used as an emergency COM Channel.<ref>[[Halo: First Strike]], page 156</ref> | ||