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Comms Flashcards

1
Q

When should a DTRS cab radio be tested?

A
  • When performing a train preparation
  • Suspected Radio Faults
  • after a DTRS radio fault has been rectified by the driver
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2
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How long will radio and PA be available in the event of a power loss?

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Approx 2 hours via an uninterrupted power supply.

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3
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Who do safety critical communication protocols apply to and when must they be adhered to?

A

They apply to you and at all times

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4
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What is this button for?

A

This is the menu button

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5
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What is this button for?

A

Public Address Announcements

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6
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What is this button for?

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Area Controller / signal control panel at Metrol

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7
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What is this button for?

A

Train Controller

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8
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What is this button for?

A

DAO

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9
Q

What is this button for?

A

Cab Volume Down

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10
Q

What is this button for?

A

Can Volume up

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11
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What is this device?

A

A Portable Radio

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12
Q

What is this?

A

Train Cradle

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13
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Where is the Train Cradle located?

A

The Left Hand Side in all drivers cabs

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14
Q

Where should The Portable Radio be when you are driving the train?

A

Inserted into The Train Cradle

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15
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What is this device called?

A

Cab Fist Radio

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16
Q

What is this button?

A

REC button

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17
Q

What is this button?

A

TEC button

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18
Q

What is this button?

A

Brightness

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19
Q

What is this button?

A

Acknowledge (not in use)

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20
Q

What is this button?

A

Phonebook

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21
Q

What is this button?

A

TDN registration/de-registration

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22
Q

What is the best way to engage in active listening?

A
  • Pay Attention to the words they are saying
  • don’t allow yourself to become distracted
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23
Q

What is a priority 0 call?

A

A REC emergency call

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24
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What is a priority 0 call?

A

A REC emergency call

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25
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What happens if a driver is making a TEC call and a REC call is initiated?

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They will be disconnected from the TEC call as calls of a higher priority override calls of a lower priority.

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26
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All calls are automatically what?

A

Logged and recorded

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27
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What is the primary communication device between train drivers and train controllers, area controllers and signallers?

A

DTRS

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28
Q

Are Non-Metro trains connected to the DTRS?

A

No.

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29
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What happens if a driver receives an SMS on their DTRS that isn’t from Metrol?

A

It must be reported to the Train Controller.

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30
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Should a call from the DTRS fail to connect?

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It must be reported as a fault.

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31
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The train radio is the primary source of communication. What is the secondary source?

A

The allocated mobile phone.

32
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When should you operate your DTRS system?

A

When it is safe to do so.

33
Q

Calls from TC, AC and signallers to the fixed train phone will automatically answer after how long?

A

Approximately 4 seconds.

34
Q

Calls from TC, AC and signallers to the portable radio will automatically answer after how long?

A

Approximately 2 seconds.

35
Q

When must drivers respond to calls?

A

When it is safe to do so.

36
Q

You may respond to a call using the hands free facility and ask the calling party to what?

A

Standby.

37
Q

When the radio is powering up the screen will display what?

A
  • Initialising
  • Powering up/Testing
  • Testing
  • Test Complete
38
Q

How do you know when the fixed cab radio is connected to the network?

A

When the network name Metro appears on the screen.

39
Q

What happens if the network name is not present on the screen and you are unable to enter your TDN?

A

The driver must inform the TC at Metrol and advise them of their mobile phone number.

40
Q

What is a DRS?

A

Disaster recovery site, which is used in the event of an emergency at Metrol.

41
Q

After how long will a TD number time out and automatically de-register?

A

After approx 4 hours.

42
Q

The driver must take the portable radio from the cradle when?

A
  • performing fault finding and rectification tasks
  • preparing a train
  • dealing with an on train emergency
  • carrying out emergency actions to protect an obstructed line
  • carrying out duties associated with rescue of a failed train
43
Q

The driver must take the portable radio from the cradle when?

A
  • performing fault finding and rectification tasks
  • preparing a train
  • dealing with an on train emergency
  • carrying out emergency actions to protect an obstructed line
  • carrying out duties associated with rescue of a failed train
44
Q

How do you unlock the keypad on your portable radio?

A

Press the * button, then in quick succession the OK button.

45
Q

How do you unlock the keypad on your portable radio?

A

Press the * button, then in quick succession the OK button.

46
Q

Portable radio shortcut 1?

A

Train controller.

47
Q

Portable radio shortcut 2?

A

Area controller.

48
Q

Portable radio shortcut 3?

A

Area Controller.

49
Q

Portable radio shortcut 9?

A

TEC

50
Q

How do you cancel diversion? (TDN)

A

Press menu and choose option 4.

51
Q

How many seconds does it take to initiate a REC call when pressing the REC button?

A

0.5 seconds

52
Q
A

1 minute

53
Q
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With extreme caution

54
Q
A

10 seconds

55
Q
A

Duty Manager

56
Q

What does PD mean?

A

Principle driver.

57
Q

What does LTR mean?

A

Local Train Radio.

58
Q

What is the Radio Test number?

A

849801

59
Q

Emergency from DTRS?

A

90000

60
Q

What does DAO mean?

A

Driver Allocation Officer

61
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66
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67
Q

Why are phonetic words the way the are?

A

No two words sound alike and only two words have 1 syllable.

68
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Phonetics

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69
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Phonetics

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70
Q

If you are unsure when listening on a call what should you do?

A

Ask!

71
Q

What type of key unlocks telephone cabinet?

A

5P (turn 360 degrees)

72
Q

What must you always do when you are finish with a signal post or Ops phone?

A

Hang up and lock the box to avoid unauthorised use.

73
Q

Where are telephones located in the loop tunnel?

A

Every 150 metres.

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76
Q
A

Station Staff

77
Q

What are the two main types of risk assessment?

A

Qualitative & Quantitative

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