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Basic Radio Communication Handout PDF
Basic Radio Communication Handout PDF
Basic Radio Communication Handout PDF
GST04
Basic Radio Communication
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b.
The Tx and Rx are using the same device. Therefore, when one station is
speaking, other radio stations can only listen to the message but cannot
speak.
c.
Only a specified range of frequencies can be used for the general public.
Therefore, sometimes some channels will have more than one group of
people communicating.
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1.5
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Military Operations.
Call Signs & Phonetic Alphabets
The Control and each Station would have their unique Call Sign in the Radio Net
to recognize.
a. Call Sign "" is usually reserved for Control.
b. Other stations are arranged in Alphabetical-Numerical order
Exercise 1:
Arrange the priority of the following call signs.
G11, , K32A, R2, A, K31A, B14B, G12
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The phonetic alphabet came into use during World War II when flying increased
at so a great rate. The Royal Air Force began using alphabets to identify aircrafts.
Letters Phonetic Alphabets
A
Alpha
B
Bravo
C
Charlie
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Delta
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Echo
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Foxtrot
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Golf
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Hotel
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India
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Juliet
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Kilo
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Mike
Letters
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Phonetic Alphabets
November
Oscar
Papa
Quebec
Romeo
Sierra
Tango
Uniform
Victor
Whiskey
X-ray
Yankee
Zulu
Numbers are used in almost every radio call. To avoid misunderstandings, the
pronunciation of some digits differs from that used in normal conversation.
Number Pronunciation
Zero
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Tree
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Fife
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100
1000
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Eight
Niner
Hundred
Thousand
Decimal
Except for whole hundreds and thousands, and except when giving Grid
Reference, figures must be given in pairs of single digit. When a number has a
decimal point in it, say the word DECIMAL at the propose place. Remember to
say the word FIGURES before giving out any figures unless it is obvious to the
receiving party.
Exercise 2:
Spell the following figures in an appropriate way.
a. 121212
d. 1200
b. 23232
e. 12000
c. 12.34
f. KK 123 456
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Prowords
Prowords means Procedure Words. It is a word or a phrase that can easily be
pronounced and understood. It represents a complete sentence of specific
meaning.
ALL STATIONS
CORRECT
CORRECTION
DIFFICULT
FIGURES
Sending Figures
GO AHEAD
I SAY AGAIN
I SPELL
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ROGER
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SEND
THIS IS
TIME CHECK
WAIT OUT
WILCO
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2. Voice Procedure
2.1
Radio Discipline
Radio Discipline is essential to the smooth running of a Radio Net. The operator
at Control (regardless of rank) is responsible for enforcing strict Radio Discipline.
Good Radio Discipline includes:
a. Proper Voice Procedure
b. Establish and Terminate Communication
c. Use proper radio channels or frequency
d. Ensure all Stations operate properly
e. Do not answer if the word OVER is not heard; do not jam in if the word
OUT is not heard.
f. Release pressel promptly after call to free the channel to others to talk
g. Listen before transmitting, to prevent interference
Radio communication is different from everyday conversation. Courteous words
such as please, thanks, youre welcome, etc. are not required. However,
the best Radio Courtesy is best observed if the user can keep the message brief,
the meaning clear, the deliver accurate and without delay.
As mentioned in chapter 1.3, since only a narrow range of frequencies are
released to public for radio communication, it is common that several groups of
people using the same channel. To avoid any inconvenience to other users, it is
appropriate to:
a. Keep radio silent, to keep away from disturbance to other parties
b. Avoid unnecessary transmission (prevent other parties from listening to it)
c. Keep transmission short (break a sentence into phrases)
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2.2
Offering Messages
There are several things to pay attention to when offering message.
a. NEVER press and hold the TALK button while trying to think of what is to be
said. This not only runs down your battery, it also interferes with other
parties communications and makes the Radio Net less efficient.
b. Your MUST first decide what you are going to speak BEFORE press and hold
the TALK button. Once you finished offering your message (i.e. finished
saying the final word of your message), you should release the TALK button
IMMEDIATELY.
c. When offering a message, you should speak REASONABLY SLOW in a
CLEAR voice. The speed of the message offered depends on whether the
receiving party is required to make a written record. If that is the case, make
necessary to the speed of the message. Your should NEVER murmur as you
speak.
d. When offering a message, you should pause wisely to let the receiving party
digest the message, especially when a written record on the receiving end is
required. Your pauses should not affect the meaning of the message or
mislead the receiving party.
e. When making Initial Call, you should inform the receiving Station(s) the type of
message you are going to offer (Verbal report, Written Report, Order,
SITREP) so that the receiving Station(s) can get ready to receive your
message to avoid wasting time.
e.g.
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2.3
2.3.4 Ending
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OVER/OUT etc.
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2.5
Dialogue Exercises
2.5.1 Community Service
Scenario: The first aid post (A) received a cadet report sick in an event
and request assistance and order from command post.
= Command Post
A = First-aid Post
1 = Entrance A
A: Hullo , this is A.
: , Send.
A:
A. One cadet report sick at First-aid Post, Over.
: . Will contact ambulance to pick up at Entrance A, Out to you. Hullo
1, this is . Clear entrance for ambulance to arrive, Over.
1:
1, Roger Out.
A:
A, Roger Out.
Ambulance arrived.
1:
Hello , this is 1.
: , Send.
1:
1, Ambulance arrived, Over.
: , Wilco, Out.
: Hullo A, this is .
A:
A, Send.
: , Ambulance arrived at Entrance A, send patient with an officer to
accompany, Over.
A: A, Roger, Out.
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2.5.2 Expedition
Scenario: Two sections (A & B1) went for expedition training on separate
route. Control station () requested the sections to meet at the coming
check-point for lunch.
: Hullo, All stations, this is . Send Locstat, Over.
A:
A, Locstat Grid Reference KK 458237. Over.
B1:
B1, Locstat Grid Reference KK 453 241. Over.
: , B1, Difficult, Say again, Over.
B1:
B1, I say again, Locstat Grid Reference KK 453 241. Over.
: , Roger Out to you. Hullo, All stations, this is , Over.
A:
A, Send, Over.
B1:
B1, Send, Over,
: , All stations gather at Grid Reference KK 460 242, set off at time
1400, Over.
A:
A, Roger Out.
B1:
B1, Roger Out.
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