Chapter 18 - Incident Scene Communications Flashcards
The ability of a system to work with and use the parts or equipment of another system and is part of requirements for national incident system is?
Interoperability
The preferred method of communication it’s on scene is?
Direct, face-to-face voice communication
What was the purpose of project 25
To improve interoperability between multiple agencies increase the number of communication frequencies that are available to major emergencies
In order for the system to function as design what must be where each unit status at all times?
Telecommunication center
Transmitting power of portable and then mobile radios.
1-5 watts
100-150 watts
What type of radio system receives a signal from a portable radio, boots its power, and then transmits the signal to the receiver?
a repeater system.
IC should never attempt to manage an operation solely from portable radios. Why?
the transmission is more prone to interference that a mobile or base radio.
What is the difference between mobile data terminal and a mobile data computer?
They are the same, except the MDC has a keyboard which allows for two-way communication between the involved parties. This procedure allows for communications that are not appropriate for transmission over radio.
What is designed to provide a computer readable description of geographic features in a particular area?
A GIS, geographic information system