Section Topic Page
Section 7. Radio Telephone Communications Skills
Download 367.79 Kb.
|
Section 7.Radio Telephone Communications SkillsIntroduction When operating a radiotelephone system, whether it is a hand held FRS system, or a shipboard VHF receiver, certain procedures need to be adhered to. These procedures have been put in place to ensure that communication is clear and concise. When used properly, the voice radio is an effective and convenient form of communication. It can be used to transmit a short distance, or when used with repeaters and satellite signal bouncing, can be used to communicate halfway around the world. Forbidden by Law When using voice radios, especially those monitored and used by civilians, there are certain Do’s and Don’ts. The FCC mandates many of these rules, while others are common sense and common courtesy. The following practices are specifically forbidden. (1). Violation of radio silence (with the exception of extreme emergencies) (2). Unofficial conversation between operators. (3). Transmitting in a directed net without permission. (4). Excessive tuning and testing or radio checking (mostly with base stations) (5). Unauthorized use of plain language. (6). Transmission of an operator’s name. (7). Use of unauthorized prowords. (8). Profane, indecent, or obscene language. Microphone Operations In operating microphones, there are some important Do’s and Don’ts also. (1). Listen before transmitting. Transmitting over another operator causes confusion and neither transmission may get through. (2). Speak clearly and distinctly. (3). Avoid extremes of voice pitch. (4). Be natural, maintain a normal speaking rhythm. (5). Use standard pronunciation, Try to curb accents as much as possible. (6). Do NOT get too close to the microphone. (7). Do not mumble. (8). Shield your microphone. Keep your head and body between noise generating sources and the microphone while transmitting. (9). Keep volume of speaker low, especially in the field. If there is one available, an earpiece is a good idea. (10). Adhere strictly to prescribed radio procedures. (11). Transmit your message and get off the air. If the message has been acknowledged, there is no reason to stay on. (12). Do not key the mic until ready to transmit. Pronouncing numerals Care must be taken care to distinguish numbers from similarly pronounced words. In some instances, the proword “FIGURES” can be used preceding such numbers. Pronounce numerals as follows. The number “0” is always spoken as “Zero” and never as “oh”. When written, it has a slant bar through it so that it is not confused with the letter “O” (Oscar).
Pronouncing Decimal Points. Decimal points are always spoken as “DAY-SEE-MAL” In the text, numbers are transmitted digit by digit, except for exact multiples of hundreds and thousands, and are spoken as follows:
Pronouncing Bearings. Bearings are always given in three digits and are transmitted digit by digit. True bearing s is always used unless otherwise stated. Examples are.
` Phonetic Alphabet Using the standard phonetic equivalent identifies any letter of the alphabet that occurs in a radiotelephone transmission. The accent for pronunciation is shown by the underscores.
Phonetic spelling. Phonetic spelling is desirable in expressing lettered designations and in spelling prowords in radiotelephone operations. They are not to be used: (1). When the actual word might be used; 26 degrees west instead of 26 degrees whiskey (2). When the abbreviation is readily recognizable and authorized; such as USN or USCG. Prowords. Procedure words (prowords) are words and phrases used to speed the transmission of radiotelephone messages. Listed below are common prowords with an explanation of each.
Directory: sitebuildercontent -> sitebuilderfiles sitebuilderfiles -> The army corps of engineers and hurricane katrina sitebuilderfiles -> George huntington, M. D. Charles s. Stevenson bulletin of the institute of the history of medicine sitebuilderfiles -> Colonials saturday, October 21, 2006 sitebuilderfiles -> Educatio n ph. D. Auburn University Counselor Education and Supervision 1998 Ed. S sitebuilderfiles -> Page 3 –Chapter Masthead More news & notes sitebuilderfiles -> Keith Rupert "the Fixer" sitebuilderfiles -> Santa cruz, laguna letter of appeal for special examination sitebuilderfiles -> Because your hearts have been honored Download 367.79 Kb. Share with your friends:
|