COMMS Flashcards

1
Q

What are the highest priority Calls?

A

REC calls

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2
Q

What are the second highest priority calls?

A

TEC calls

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3
Q

What are the steps for transmitting a REC or TEC call?

A

“Emergency emergency emergency”
TDN, origin/destination, location
Nature of emergency
Required response
ID any hazards

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4
Q

What do the 4 digits of a TDN represent?

A

First digit - destination/service type
Second digit - city loop or direct
Third and forth digit - up or down

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5
Q

What does an odd numbered TDN mean?

A

Train is a down service

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6
Q

What does an even numbered TDN mean?

A

Train is an up service

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7
Q

How do you operate signal post telephones?

A

Unlock and open the case door
Raise the handset
Wait for controller/signaller to answer

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8
Q

What does the 5 in an internal phone number become for external calls?

A

9610

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9
Q

What does the first digit 1 in an internal phone number become in an external phone number?

A

9619

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10
Q

Where are the Flinders Street Operation Telephones?

A

At each end of every flinders street platform

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11
Q

What does the blue light mean for a platform telephone?

A

The phone should be answered by any on duty driver when possible

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12
Q

How do you use a Flinders Street Operation Telephone?

A

Unlock the cabinet with 5P key
Lift handset
Press appropriate button (metrol or Flinders st control room)

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13
Q

What is a MURL Telephone?

A

Melbourne Underground Rail Loop phone

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14
Q

Where are MURL phones located?

A

Every 150m in the MURL tunnels

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15
Q

What does a blue light flashing in the MURL mean?

A

Metrol needs to contact the driver

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16
Q

What are the steps after seeing a blue flashing light in the MURL?

A

Bring the train to a stand using normal braking
Contact signal control panel via DTRS or signal post phone

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17
Q

What is the primary communication form in the cab?

A

Fixed/portable DTRS

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18
Q

Are non metro trains connected to the DTRS?

A

No

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19
Q

What should be done if an SMS is received by the DTRS?

A

Report it to train control

20
Q

What is the secondary form of communication in the cab?

A

Work mobile phone

21
Q

What is the auto answer time for a fixed DTRS?

A

4 seconds

22
Q

What is the auto answer time for a portable DTRS?

A

2 seconds

23
Q

What is the number for testing of radios?

A

849 801

24
Q

How do you make a REC call on the radio?

A

FIXED - Hold REC button for 0.5 seconds
PORTABLE - hold Top Red button for 2 seconds, press PTT to confirm

25
Q

How do you make a TEC call on the radio?

A

FIXED - press the TEC button for 0.5 seconds
PORTABLE - press 9, then send

26
Q

What is the shortcut input for the train controller?

A

FIXED - “ T ”
PORTABLE - 1, then send

27
Q

How do you register a TDN on the fixed radio?

A

TD button
Clear previous TD (if required)
Insert TDN
☑️ button

28
Q

How do you register a TDN on the portable radio?

A

Green button twice
Enter TDN
“ OK “

29
Q

How do you deregister a TDN on the fixed radio?

A

“TD” button
☑️ button

30
Q

How do you deregister a TDN on the portable radio?

A

Yellow button 3 times

31
Q

How can you call emergency services via the radio?

A

90,000

32
Q

What must you do on receiving a REC call?

A
  1. Stop immediately using normal braking
  2. Listen to the REC transmission, do not speak unless directed
  3. Act on instructions given by train controller
    4.remain stationary if instructed/you become aware of danger ahead
33
Q

If no response is received after a REC call, what is the procedure?

A

After a minute, train may proceed to next station/signal at stop, then await further instructions

34
Q

What is the LTR? What is it used for?

A

Local Train Radio
Used to communicate with non-MTM trains

35
Q

When is a TEC call used?

A

When an emergency is only affecting your train

36
Q

When is a REC call used?

A

When an emergency affects other trains or lines

37
Q

What is a group call used for?

A

CAN notices
General updates on operations
Advising drivers to return to normal running after REC

38
Q

What is a local call used for?

A

When a driver wishes to contact another train in their area

39
Q

What should you do if your DTRS fails/becomes unavailable?

A

Contact Train Controller via work Mobile or other means when safe to do so

40
Q

What should you do when your cab radio fails?

A

Report as fault via FMP
Use portable radio as primary radio

41
Q

What should you do if your portable radio fails?

A

Report fault to your duty manager
Provide work mobile if required
Obtain replacement portable ASAP

42
Q

Do the fixed and portable DTRS perform tests after starting up?

A

Yes

43
Q

Where is the TDN displayed on the DTRS?

A

Top right corner

44
Q

When do you test your DTRS?

A

During cab preparations
During a fault
After fault has been fixed

45
Q

How long does it take for a REC call to auto answer?

A

5 seconds

46
Q

What are the bell codes for cab to cab communication?

A

1- attention
2- proceed
3- reverse
4- bring other competent worker to cab
Multiple- emergency