DTRS Fixed And Portable

Question 1

What can calls be directed via?

Answer 1

Train Describer Number (TDN)

Question 2

What are Fixed train radios also allocated?

Answer 2

Motor Car Number (MCN)

Question 3

What must be fully charged before each shift?

Answer 3

Portable DTRS and Work Mobile Phone

Question 4

What does the Portable Cradle do?

Answer 4

Charges and Syncs the Fixed DTRS with the Portable DTRS

Question 5

What is the Primary form of Communcation?

Answer 5

Fixed/Portable DTRS

Question 6

What is the Secondary form of Communcation?

Answer 6

Work Mobile Phone

Question 7

What happens if the TDN can’t be entered in the radio system?

Answer 7

Driver must contact the Train Controller and provide their Work Mobile Phone number

Question 8

Drivers must only operate the DTRS when?

Answer 8

Safe to do so

Question 9

Never use DTRS when?

Answer 9

Approaching STOP Signals, Baulks, Stationary Rail Vehicles and Stopping at a Platform

Question 10

If the PA PTT is pressed you may be heard over the?

Answer 10

PA System

Question 11

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

Answer 11

• Initialising
• Powering Up/Testing
• Testing
• Test Complete

Question 12

Do both fixed and portable DTRS’s do tests?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

When is the fixed DTRS connected to the network?

Answer 13

When METRO appears in the top left corner

Question 14

What is the radio test number?

Answer 14

849 801

Question 15

How long does fixed DTRS have power if the overhead loses power?

Answer 15

2 hours

Question 16

After how long does a TDN entered into a Fixed/Portable DTRS automatically deregister?

Answer 16

4 hours

Question 17

What does PTT stand for?

Answer 17

Push To Talk

Question 18

What does LTR stand for on a Cab Fist Microphone?

Answer 18

Local Train Radio

Question 19

When do Portable DTRS’s and Work Mobile Phones have to be carried and switched on?

Answer 19

At all times while on duty, unless rostered to travel in leading driving cab with another driver

Question 20

What must be done if rostered to travel in leading driving cab with another driver?

Answer 20

Electronic devices must be switched off

Question 21

When must Portable DTRS be placed in the cradle?

Answer 21

Prior to departure

Question 22

Lost or stolen Portable DTRS must be reported to?

Answer 22

Duty Manager

Question 23

What does number 1 do on Portable DTRS do?

Answer 23

Call Train Controller

Question 24

What does number 3 do on Portable DTRS do?

Answer 24

Call Area Controller

Question 25

What does number 9 do on Portable DTRS do?

Answer 25

Make a TEC call

Question 26

Can the same TDN be activated at the same time?

Answer 26

No

Question 27

How do you know if you are receiving a REC call?

Answer 27

A loud emergency tone is broadcast for 5 seconds

Question 28

What should you do when connected P0 is displayed on a REC call?

Answer 28

Listen

Question 29

What is the maximum continuous transmission time on a LTR call?

Answer 29

30 seconds

Question 30

What happens if there is no transmission on a LTR call?

Answer 30

After 10 seconds it will revert back to DTRS

Question 31

Can a Portable DTRS be answered while the train is in motion?

Answer 31

No, it must be answered when safe to do so