Network Communications Flashcards

1
Q

Tell me whether you have received and understood this message.

A

Acknowledge

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2
Q

Yes, or permission granted.

A

Affirmative

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3
Q

This is an emergency.

A

Emergency, emergency, emergency

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4
Q

An error has been made in this transmission (or message). Say - correction - I say again. The correct version is…

A

Correction

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5
Q

How well are you receiving my transmission?

A

How do you hear me?

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6
Q

I am going to repeat all or part of my last statement.

A

I say again

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7
Q

Your signal is strong, and every word is understood.

A

Loud and Clear

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8
Q

I received and understood your message.

A

Message received

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9
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No, or permission not granted.

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Negative

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10
Q

My transmission is complete, and I expect no reply from you.

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Out

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11
Q

I have finished speaking. I am waiting for a reply.

A

Over

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12
Q

Repeat my message or essential information back to me exactly as you received it.

A

Read back

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13
Q

I acknowledge your call. Proceed with the message.

A

Receiving

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14
Q

All your last statement is received and understood.

A

Roger

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15
Q

Repeat what you said, speaking more slowly. It is hard to understand you.

A

Speak Slower

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16
Q

Please repeat your last statement.

A

Say Again

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17
Q

I am not ready to receive your instructions or give further instructions. I will call you when ready. Please take no action.

A

Standby

18
Q

That is right.

A

That is correct

19
Q

Radio Channel - Auckland South

A

3

20
Q

Radio Channel - Auckland East

A

7

21
Q

Radio Channel - Other Trains

A

1

22
Q

Radio Channel - Auckland West

A

8

23
Q

Radio Channel - Newmarket

A

8

24
Q

Radio Channel - Track Workers / RPO

A

1

25
Q

Radio Channel - Britomart Tunnel / Platforms

A

11

26
Q

Radio Channel - Train Manager

A

1

27
Q

Radio Channel - Purewa Tunnel

A

7

28
Q

Radio Channel - Manukau Trench

A

3

29
Q

What must an Operator do to ensure the EMU VHF radio continues to scan all channels?

A

Ensure the handset is correctly placed in the cradle.

30
Q

A Base Call may be cancelled at any time by pressing what?

A

PTT (push-to-talk) button.

31
Q

How long can you transmit before the VHF radio will time out?

A

60 seconds

32
Q

How is the skip channel function on the VHF radio selected, and how long is this function active for?

A

Press the skip button (F2) for 2 seconds, function is active for 2 minutes.

33
Q

By what means may a driver communicate directly with Train Control?

A
  • Hand-held Radio
  • Telephone
  • Vehicle Radio
34
Q

Which radio, channel, and call sign would you use to contact the Wiri Depot controller?

A
  • Radio: VHF
  • Channel: 17
  • Call Sign: Wiri Ops
35
Q

Which radio, channel, and call sign would you use to contact the Auckland South controller?

A
  • Radio: VHF
  • Channel: 3
  • Call Sign: Base Call
36
Q

All radio and telephone conversations between Train Control and Train Crews are recorded. (True or False)

A

True

37
Q

What are the key differences between a ‘base call’ and an ‘emergency call’

A

Base calls will be answered in the order they are received, emergency calls will have priority over previously received base calls.

38
Q

How is an emergency call activated by the Operator on the VHF radio?

A

Press and hold the red button (mode button) for 2 seconds.

39
Q

List the steps required to send a Base Call to Train Control.

A
  • Remove Mic from the cradle.
  • Select the correct channel.
  • Press the Base Call button for 2 seconds.
40
Q

What are the 8 events which would require the Operator to immediately contact Train Control or the Signaller?

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  1. Detained at a signal at stop, and the reason is unknown.
  2. A signal is displaying an imperfect indication.
  3. Required to set back in a section or within station limits.
  4. Unable to complete a journey through a section because your rail vehicle is disabled.
  5. A rail vehicle is stopped or delayed by any failure, accident, or unusual incident.
  6. Detained at a protected work area and unable to contact the Rail Protection Officer by radio.
  7. Before moving off after being stopped or delayed by any failure, accident, or other incident.
  8. Upon any ETCS emergency brake activation.
41
Q

Label the buttons/knobs used for the following functions:
* Turning power on/volume
* Setting radio to scan
* Changing channel
* PTT - Push to Talk button

A

See image