Thanks - I just have 30 people on radio, many of whom don't know how to keep transmissions concise, so usually by the end of the first sentence I know the answer to a question but have to listen to them talk for another 30 or 40 seconds before I can answer. Was hoping for a way to alleviate that, aside from training (since we have different people all the time).
Ah yes. I run a trunking system, and we've got a few very long winded people. Especially when talking to dispatch.
Time Out Timer adjustment would be a good option, but in the end this comes down to a training issue. I will add that trying to train people how to properly use a radio is similar to trying to herding cats. Chances are, 50% of the people will not pay attention.
If it's a repeated/trunking system, there are some options. But, if it's just a bunch of portable radios, there's not any good way to kill a radio while it's transmitting. Usually, that's not a good approach to dealing with the issue anyway.