BK 11 Communications Manuel

Question 1

When requesting assistance from outside agencies, allow approximately how many minutes before requesting ETA’s?

Answer 1

30 minutes

Question 2

Code 20 notifications are automatic and verbal notifications are not required if an incident escalates to ____ ____ a or larger incident.

Answer 2

Greater alarm

Question 3

What are the four considerations that members are reminded to remember when making radio transmissions?

Answer 3

1. Think about what you are going to say
2. Ask yourself if the message is necessary
3. Keep it brief
4. When you key the mic be prepared to speak

Question 4

The department has adopted the ____ ____ ____ Wordlist to be used when transmitting alphabetic letters to provide consistency and illuminate repeat transmissions

Answer 4

International phonetic alphabet

Question 5

How many different wireless communication systems does the LAFD use?

Answer 5

2- Voice Radio system and Data radio system

Question 6

How many repeater sites are there for the voice radio system?

Answer 6

9- Plus Mt Lukens=10

Question 7

How many LAFD mobile data terminal radio sites are there?

Answer 7

6

Question 8

Portable radios transmit at how many watts?

Answer 8

2.4 watts

Question 9

800 MHz mobile radios (Rig mounted radios) transmit at how many watts?

Answer 9

35 watts

Question 10

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?

Answer 10

FIREMARS- Fire Mutual Aid Radio System

CLEMARS- California Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Radio System

Question 11

What state or national inter-operability channels are recommended for travel or tactical operation use outside the immediate area of Los Angeles?

Answer 11

INTL FIREMARS- in the 800 MHz band

CESRS-California Emergency Services Radio System in the 100 MHz-VHF-WHITE

Question 12

When Field platoon duty personnel identify a suspect radio, they shall immediately notify who?

Answer 12

Their officer in charge

Question 13

The officer in charge will contact who?

Answer 13

Administrative BC or a cache radio (loner)

Question 14

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?

Answer 14

Battalion Chief

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

Recommended, not required

Question 16

What does the silver stripe on the remote Mike attachment indicate?

Answer 16

It is in accessory acceptance stripe. It means it passed inspection and may be used. Accessories without the stripe shall not be used

Question 17

What are the two different methods that you can use to exit ”Emergency Trigger Mode” after the trigger being pressed?

Answer 17

Hold the emergency trigger button (approximately 2 seconds until a long tone is emitted)
Turn radio off, then back on

Question 18

In what scenario will turning the radio off and on NOT exit “Emergency Trigger Mode”?

Answer 18

If the radio was in the UNLOCKED position

Question 19

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?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

The ABC lock switch, when in the C position will disable all functions of the portable radio except what three functions?

Answer 20

1. Volume control
2. Display light
3. Direct/Repeat selector switch

Question 21

Which radio(s) will the emergency trigger function?

Answer 21

800 MHz (red) ONLY not VHF (white) or UHF (blue)

Question 22

Code word for an occurrence that has potential value to the news media?

Answer 22

Code 20

Question 23

Codeword for an overland aircraft has or suspected to have operational issues to the extent there is danger of accident?

Answer 23

Alert 2

Question 24

Codeword for an aircraft accident that has occurred on or in vicinity of the airport?

Answer 24

Alert 3

Question 25

Codeword for over water operational issues or potential of accident?

Answer 25

Blue 2

Question 26

Codeword for an aircraft accident that has occurred in the water?

Answer 26

Blue 3

Question 27

What are the two leading causes for premature battery failure?

Answer 27

In adequate maintenance and overcharging

Question 28

Range of 800 MHz radios in direct?

Answer 28

2-3 miles in best conditions