Radio Communications

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Radio Communications

• General Service Training
• ACP 31 Section 6
• Provisional Radio Licence Certificate.

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Radio Procedures
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Radio Procedures

• S - Security
• A - Accuracy
• D - Discipline

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Security
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Security

• MRU 68
• M - United Kingdom
• R - Associated with the Royal Air Force
• U - Geographical Location
• 68 - Serial number allocated by HQAC
• If a station has mobile equipment, it is given
  an extension to the parent stations callsign,
  e.g. MRU68 M6

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Security

• NEVER
• Use individual mannerisms
• Use unauthorised nicknames
• Use slang, jargon or foul language
• Transmit aircraft types, roles, or weapon loads
  in clear speech
• Transmit details of arms/ammunition, particularly
  their movements
• Transmit names, units or locations in clear
  speech or Data text

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Security

• ALWAYS
• Use your full callsign at the start of a
  transmission.
• Use only authorised codenames and code words.
• Authenticate a message if you think it may be a
  spoof transmission.

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Security

• Authenticate
• Alpha Stations Squadron number
• Bravo Squadron Number in reverse
• Charlie Squadron Number added to the date
• Delta Callsign added to the date

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Accuracy
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Accuracy

• Prowords (1)
• THIS IS Indicated the callsign of the sender is
  
• about to follow.
• OVER This is the end of my current
• transmission, a reply is
  required.
• SEND You have permission to transmit your
• message.

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Accuracy

• Prowords (2)
• ROGER I have received your last
• transmission
  satisfactorily.
• SAY AGAIN Request of a repetition of the whole
  
• or part of transmission .
• OUT End of my transmission, no reply
• expected.

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Accuracy

• PROWORDS (3)
• WAIT OUT Your transmission has been
  received, a reply will follow later
• CONTACT I have made contact with the
• WAIT OUT enemy and shall make a formal
• report as soon as I am able

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Accuracy

• PROWORDS (4)
• FIGURES Used before groups of
  numbers, sent digit by digit
• GRID Used before any encoded reference or
  grid reference sent in clear speech
• RADIO Report how you receive my
• CHECK transmission

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Accuracy

• PROWORDS (5)
• NOTHING HEARD Indicates that no signal has
• been received
• BREAK I am separating the text, or
  
• I have finished
  transmitting
• to you, and I
  want the next
• identified
  station to reply

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Accuracy

• PROWORDS (6)
• WILCO Message received, understood, and I will
  comply
• TIME The following group is a time
  group, or a date/time group

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Accuracy

• R Rhythm
• S Speed
• V Volume
• P Pitch

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Discipline
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Discipline

• ALWAYS
• Use correct voice operating procedure.
• Maintain a constant radio listening watch.
• Ensure correct channel/frequency is selected.
• Answer all your calls correctly.
• Think before transmitting make sure you know
  your message.
• Release the PTT switch as soon as you have
  finished speaking ensure the set returns to
  receive.

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Discipline

• NEVER
• Violate radio silence unless it is an emergency
• Compromise classified information by using plain
  language
• Make unnecessary, over long or unofficial
  transmissions
• Identify yourself or your unit by name
• Swear or lose your temper

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Radio Checks and Messages
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Radio Checks

• STRENGTH
• Loud Strongest Signal
• Good
• Weak
• Very Weak
• Fading Weakest Signal

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Radio Checks

• READABILITY
• CLEAR Most readable
• READABLE
• UNREADABLE
• DISTORTED
• INTERMITTENT
• INTERFERENCE Not readable

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Message

• THE CALL
• MRU 68 M2 This is MRU 98 M1 - Over
• MRU 98 M1 This is MRU 68 M2 - Send - Over
• THE TEXT
• MRU 68 M2 This is MRU 98 M1. Move to this
  location and report on arrival - Over
• THE ENDING
• MRU 98 M1 This is MRU 68 M2 - Wilco - Out

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Established Communication

• THE CALL
• U 68 M2 This is U 98 M1 - Over
• U 98 M1 This is U 68 M2 - Send - Over
• THE TEXT
• U 68 M2 This is U 98 M1. Move to this location
  and report on arrival - Over
• THE ENDING
• U 98 M1 This is U 68 M2 - Wilco - Out

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Networks
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Directed Network
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Free Network
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Battery Management
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Battery Management

• NEVER
• Charge lead acid batteries in a confined space
• Carry loose batteries in pockets or bags
• Short the terminals together
• ALWAYS
• Cover battery terminals in transit or when not in
  use
• Keep lead acid batteries upright
• Charge with the correct type of charger for
  correct time

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Administration

• First Class Cadet Syllabus
• ACP31 Section 6
• Complete syllabus and pass simple examination
• Pass simple practical test (using handheld or
  base)
• Sign Cadets 3822 (provisional VHF/UHF operator)
• Apply for Provisional VHF/UHF Radio Operator
  Certificate from Wing Radio Officer on proforma
• May now operate under supervision

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Any Questions?

• If you do have any questions or queries regarding
  Basic Communications then please contact
• Mr Anderson (CI)
• Sector 1 Communications
• adjutant_at_607sqn.org
• 01915484089 Tuesdays Fridays 1900 2145