{"id":628,"date":"2016-02-03T18:55:57","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T17:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tf-kbar.de\/?page_id=628"},"modified":"2017-12-03T21:42:05","modified_gmt":"2017-12-03T20:42:05","slug":"radio-communication-basic-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tf-kbar.de\/?page_id=628","title":{"rendered":"Radio communication \u2013 basic rules"},"content":{"rendered":"

While exchanging the messages over the radio<\/strong> you should follow some basic rules to comply with international standards, both in the civil and military conditions alike. Below you will find the basic, fixed radio phraseology<\/strong> used for the purpose of radio transmissions<\/strong> along with somemilitary procedures<\/strong> to follow.<\/p>\n

Universal rules of radio communication<\/h2>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Before you press the transmission button, gather your thoughts about what you are going to say. Many people with radios have a tendency to talk and\/or repeat too much. Say what you need to say without unnecessary repeats. Keep in mind that your message should go through the first time \u2013 you may not have any opportunity to repeat it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Give the call sign of the unit you are calling first. It will alert the addressee to focus on the incoming message. There might be more listeners and radio network users so you must let them know that this time there will be a message for them, not a usual background noise.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduce yourself by your call sign. Do not use real names or nicknames.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t speak too fast especially if the message needs to be written down. Pause after logical phrases. High voice does not guarantee that you will be more readable.<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use \u201cCLEAR<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cOVER<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cOUT<\/strong>\u201d when you finish your message. It notifies the addressee that you finished your portion of information and wait for the response or just ended the transmission (\u201cOUT<\/strong>\u201d word).<\/p>\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When you have understood the message, acknowledge the receipt with the words \u201cCOPY<\/strong>\u201c, \u201cRECEIVED<\/strong>\u201c, \u201cROGER<\/strong>\u201d or \u201cACKNOWLEDGED<\/strong>.\u201d The word \u201cCOPY<\/strong>\u201d is preferred.<\/p>\n

7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If the caller requires some actions you may use \u201cWILCO<\/strong>\u201d instead of \u201cROGER<\/strong>\u201d to notify that you WILL<\/strong> COMPLY<\/strong> (=\u201dWILCO<\/strong>\u201d).<\/p>\n

8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use \u201cBREAK, BREAK<\/strong>\u201d whenever there is a radio traffic and you want to get through with your emergency message.<\/p>\n

9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Answer each call to confirm reception. Use \u201cRECEIVED<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cCOPY<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cROMEO<\/strong>\u201d or \u201cACKNOWLEDGED<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

10) If you do not comprehend the message, do not confirm it. Use \u201cSAY AGAIN<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cREPEAT<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cSTAND BY<\/strong>\u201d instead.<\/p>\n

11) Whenever a word must be spelled use NATO code words for each letter. Do not invent your own words \u2013 they might be misleading and not comprehensive.<\/p>\n

12) Use single, cardinal numbers, do not combine them into bigger numbers.<\/p>\n

Call out<\/h2>\n

When you want to initiate radio exchange, first you must call out the addressee of your message. To notify the addressee about incoming message call him\/her twice, giving his\/her call sign:<\/p>\n

Example: White Chicken 07, White Chicken 07\u2026<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Then give your call sign:<\/p>\n

Example: this is COYOTE, OVER.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

When you expect the other part to answer, finish your portion of message with a word \u201cOVER<\/b>\u201d, like in the example above.<\/p>\n

If there is a traffic on the air, use \u201cBREAK, BREAK<\/b>\u201d to cut into the network. Only in case of higher priority of your message!<\/p>\n

Quality of transmission<\/h2>\n

In case of some interference or just to confirm how your message was received you may need to ask about the reception. In this instance we use \u201cHOW DO YOU COPY?<\/strong>\u201d or even shorter \u201cHOW COPY?<\/b>\u201d To ask about general quality of the reception you may also ask \u201cHOW DO YOU READ?<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

There are two ways of responding to such questions. You may simply answer \u201cCOPY LOUD AND CLEAR<\/strong>\u201d (=\u201dLIMA CHARLIE<\/strong>\u201d) or give the answerer the notion of the signal quality by giving the note from 1 to 5.<\/p>\n

Example:\u00a0 COPY 3 out of 5<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

<\/i><\/b>The meaning of numbers used in assessment over the radio:<\/p>\n

1<\/b> = Bad (unreadable);
\n2<\/b> = Poor (readable now and then);
\n3<\/b> = Fair (readable but with difficulty);
\n4<\/b> = Good (readable);
\n5<\/b> = Excellent (perfectly readable).<\/em><\/p>\n

When repeat is needed<\/h2>\n

It may happen that due to poor transmission or distracting factors some pieces of information should be repeated to avoid misunderstandings. In that case you may request repeat by saying \u201cSAY AGAIN<\/b>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Likewise, when you want to stress the importance of the message or simply make sure that important data get through, you say your message and then use
\n\u201cI SAY AGAIN<\/b>\u201d and repeat the message.<\/p>\n

EXAMPLE: I need five more minutes, I SAY AGAIN, five more minutes\u2026<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

NATO code words for English letters<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

A<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Alpha<\/td>\n\n

N<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

November<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Bravo<\/td>\n\n

O<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Oscar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

C<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Charlie<\/td>\n\n

P<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Papa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

D<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Delta<\/td>\n\n

Q<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Quebec<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

E<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Echo<\/td>\n\n

R<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Romeo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

F<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Foxtrot<\/td>\n\n

S<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Sierra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

G<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Golf<\/td>\n\n

T<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Tango<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

H<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Hotel<\/td>\n\n

U<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Uniform<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

India<\/td>\n\n

V<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Victor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

J<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Juliet<\/td>\n\n

W<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Whiskey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

K<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Kilo<\/td>\n\n

X<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

X-ray<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

L<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Lima<\/td>\n\n

Y<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Yankee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

M<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Mike<\/td>\n\n

Z<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Zulu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

N<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

November<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Numbers in radio transmission<\/h2>\n

It is a common practice to say numbers with each digit separately. For instance we say \u201cCHARLIE TWO-THREE<\/strong>\u201d instead of \u201cCHARLIE TWENTY THREE.\u201d Additionally, to avoid misunderstandings two particular numerals are pronounced differently:<\/p>\n

4 = [foer]<\/p>\n

9 = [niner]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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