Network Communications

Question 1

Tell me whether you have received and understood this message.

Answer 1

Acknowledge

Question 2

Yes, or permission granted.

Answer 2

Affirmative

Question 3

This is an emergency.

Answer 3

Emergency, emergency, emergency

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Correction

Question 5

How well are you receiving my transmission?

Answer 5

How do you hear me?

Question 6

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

Answer 6

I say again

Question 7

Your signal is strong, and every word is understood.

Answer 7

Loud and Clear

Question 8

I received and understood your message.

Answer 8

Message received

Question 9

No, or permission not granted.

Answer 9

Negative

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Out

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Over

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Read back

Question 13

I acknowledge your call. Proceed with the message.

Answer 13

Receiving

Question 14

All your last statement is received and understood.

Answer 14

Roger

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Speak Slower

Question 16

Please repeat your last statement.

Answer 16

Say Again

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Standby

Question 18

That is right.

Answer 18

That is correct

Question 19

Radio Channel - Auckland South

Answer 19

3

Question 20

Radio Channel - Auckland East

Answer 20

7

Question 21

Radio Channel - Other Trains

Answer 21

1

Question 22

Radio Channel - Auckland West

Answer 22

8

Question 23

Radio Channel - Newmarket

Answer 23

8

Question 24

Radio Channel - Track Workers / RPO

Answer 24

1

Question 25

Radio Channel - Britomart Tunnel / Platforms

Answer 25

11

Question 26

Radio Channel - Train Manager

Answer 26

1

Question 27

Radio Channel - Purewa Tunnel

Answer 27

7

Question 28

Radio Channel - Manukau Trench

Answer 28

3

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Ensure the handset is correctly placed in the cradle.

Question 30

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

Answer 30

PTT (push-to-talk) button.

Question 31

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

Answer 31

60 seconds

Question 32

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

Answer 32

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

Question 33

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

Answer 33

* Hand-held Radio * Telephone * Vehicle Radio

Question 34

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

Answer 34

* Radio: VHF * Channel: 17 * Call Sign: Wiri Ops

Question 35

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

Answer 35

* Radio: VHF * Channel: 3 * Call Sign: Base Call

Question 36

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

Answer 36

True

Question 37

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

Answer 37

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

Question 38

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

Answer 38

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

Question 39

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

Answer 39

* Remove Mic from the cradle. * Select the correct channel. * Press the Base Call button for 2 seconds.

Question 40

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

Answer 40

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.

Question 41

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

Answer 41

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