Communications Flashcards
The CVR records audio from the flight deck area for _____ minutes.
120
How many transmitter selector switches can be active at any one time?
1
What does the ALT position for the ACP mean?
Operation is now in degraded mode
What are the positions of the filter switch and what do they do?
V (voice): recieve NAV and ADF voice audio
B (both): recieve NAV and ADF voice and range audio
R (range): recieve NAV and ADF station identifier range (code) audio
Where are HF antennas located?
vertical stabilizer
Where are VHF antennas located?
VHF 1: upper fuselage
VHF 2 & VHF 3: lower fueselage
What is the purpose of the HF sensitivity contorl?
change the sensitivity of the on-side HF reciever
When is the Offside Tuning Light illuminated?
radio associated with it is being tuned by another RTP
or
RTP is used to tune a radio not normally associated with it.
What does the VHF TEST switch do?
removes the automatic squelch feature. Can also be used for the reception of weak signals.
What does the AM switch do?
toggles between AM and USB (upper side band) modes. Light illuminates when AM is selected.
T/F: Freqs may still be displayed when there is a radio not available.
true
When is the Flight Deck Area Microphone active?
as soon as an engine is started or when CVR switch is turned on
When/where does the ERASE switch work for the CVR?
Only on ground and parking brake set. Push for 2 seconds to eras all 3 record channels.
How does a pilot utilize the interphone?
Use the PTT switch on the control column.
The service (Attendant) Interphone system does what?
allows flight deck, FA and ground personnel intercomm