Communication Devices & Techniques Flashcards
1
Q
Single most important piece of equipment?
A
Your radio
2
Q
Allows you to call for backup and aid for the injured.
A
Radio
3
Q
Primary Means of Communication
A
Base station radio; Portable radio
4
Q
ABC rule of radio transmissions?
A
Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity
5
Q
How far to hold the microphone from mouth?
A
Approx. 2 to 3 inches
6
Q
Radio transmissions
A
Use plain language; short statements to contact units, give assignments, describe locations, provide instructions, and give warnings.
7
Q
When transmitting license plates or other letters that are difficult to understand…
A
Use phonetic alphabet; but limit the use to keep transmissions short.
8
Q
Pro words
A
- Break (separation of transmission texts)
- Affirmative
- Disregard this transmission
- Go ahead
- I spell
- Negative
- Read back
- Standby
- Verify
9
Q
True or False? 10 Codes are still authorized.
A
False
10
Q
True or False? Response Codes are still in effect.
A
True
11
Q
Response Code 1
A
Routine response
