Communication Flashcards
What does the SEL light indicate?
You have selected a non-default radio (normal)
What does the VOICE button do?
When selected ON, it filters out the morse code from the NAV radio
When you press the transmit button, will you automatically be able to receive if you do not hit the receive knob?
No, you must manually receive the radio which you are transmitting on
What does the INT/RAD switch do?
INT allows for a HOT mic through intercom systems.
The RAD is another PTT button for external radios
What does the CALL button do?
Selected which radio to transmit on. When flashing the SELCAL system allows you to receive notice from ATC when a call is directed to your aircraft
Which PA is louder? From the dedicated phone or through the PA button and headset?
Phone
You press the CVR TEST pb and no tone is heard? What do you check?
Ensure the parking brake is on
The SEL light indicator on both RMPs comes on amber when a transceiver, normally associated with one RMP, is tuned by another.
What causes a SEL light on an RMP to illuminate?
Only 1
How many Transmission keys (ACP) can be illuminated (green) at any one time?
The legend flashes amber and buzzer sounds for a call from the nose-gear bay, when the SELCAL system detects a call, when a call from a cabin crew member for 60 sec, if not reset.
When do CALL / MECH / ATT lights (amber) illuminate?
All
How many COMM / NAV radios can you listen to at the same time.
Pressing this key to extinguishes CALL, MECH and ATT lights.
ACP – what does the RESET key do?
a push-to-talk switch for boom mike or oxygen mask mike.INT: boom and mask mikes transmit on interphone regardless of which transmission key is selected.RAD: press and hold, boom and mask mikes transmit on the radio selected on the ACP.
How does the INT / RAD key work on the ACP? And on the sidestick?
Allows the flight crew to inhibit the audio navigation signals (VOR, ADF), pressing this key filters out ident signals and turns the green ON light.
What does the ON VOICE key do?
Audio switch panel, the crew can switch to the third ACP if #1 or #2 fails, it takes away the third occupant access to the acoustic equipment. Audio 3 x FRD appears in green on the ECAM MEMO display.
What should you do if an ACP fails?