BK 11 Communications Manuel Flashcards
When requesting assistance from outside agencies, allow approximately how many minutes before requesting ETA’s?
30 minutes
Code 20 notifications are automatic and verbal notifications are not required if an incident escalates to ____ ____ a or larger incident.
Greater alarm
What are the four considerations that members are reminded to remember when making radio transmissions?
- Think about what you are going to say
- Ask yourself if the message is necessary
- Keep it brief
- When you key the mic be prepared to speak
The department has adopted the ____ ____ ____ Wordlist to be used when transmitting alphabetic letters to provide consistency and illuminate repeat transmissions
International phonetic alphabet
How many different wireless communication systems does the LAFD use?
2- Voice Radio system and Data radio system
How many repeater sites are there for the voice radio system?
9- Plus Mt Lukens=10
How many LAFD mobile data terminal radio sites are there?
6
Portable radios transmit at how many watts?
2.4 watts
800 MHz mobile radios (Rig mounted radios) transmit at how many watts?
35 watts
Which mutual aid channels in the 800 MHz band are identified as state wide fire and law enforcement mutual aid channels that the LAFD supports?
FIREMARS- Fire Mutual Aid Radio System
CLEMARS- California Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Radio System
What state or national inter-operability channels are recommended for travel or tactical operation use outside the immediate area of Los Angeles?
INTL FIREMARS- in the 800 MHz band
CESRS-California Emergency Services Radio System in the 100 MHz-VHF-WHITE
When Field platoon duty personnel identify a suspect radio, they shall immediately notify who?
Their officer in charge
The officer in charge will contact who?
Administrative BC or a cache radio (loner)
Once a battalion cache radio is placed in service who is responsible for ensuring that MFC is updated with current radio position assignments and ensuring an emergency trigger test has been completed?
Battalion Chief
The LAFD approved method for rebooting a vehicular radio modem (VRM) may potentially resolve the issue of the VRM locking up and prevent a service call from being received by the radio monitor. It is ____ ____ ____ that this troubleshooting procedure be completed prior to placing a service call to the radio monitor at Mount Lee for MDC repairs.
Recommended, not required
What does the silver stripe on the remote Mike attachment indicate?
It is in accessory acceptance stripe. It means it passed inspection and may be used. Accessories without the stripe shall not be used
What are the two different methods that you can use to exit ”Emergency Trigger Mode” after the trigger being pressed?
Hold the emergency trigger button (approximately 2 seconds until a long tone is emitted)
Turn radio off, then back on
In what scenario will turning the radio off and on NOT exit “Emergency Trigger Mode”?
If the radio was in the UNLOCKED position
When the portable XTS 5000 R is in the locked position (position C)can it be switched from direct to repeat and vice a versa?
Yes
The ABC lock switch, when in the C position will disable all functions of the portable radio except what three functions?
- Volume control
- Display light
- Direct/Repeat selector switch
Which radio(s) will the emergency trigger function?
800 MHz (red) ONLY not VHF (white) or UHF (blue)
Code word for an occurrence that has potential value to the news media?
Code 20
Codeword for an overland aircraft has or suspected to have operational issues to the extent there is danger of accident?
Alert 2
Codeword for an aircraft accident that has occurred on or in vicinity of the airport?
Alert 3
Codeword for over water operational issues or potential of accident?
Blue 2
Codeword for an aircraft accident that has occurred in the water?
Blue 3
What are the two leading causes for premature battery failure?
In adequate maintenance and overcharging
Range of 800 MHz radios in direct?
2-3 miles in best conditions
