Radio Communications Flashcards
1
Q
What does the acronym “CYMBALS” stand for?
A
C- color Y- year M- make/model B- body style A- all other identifying marks L- license S- state
2
Q
What is the “to-from” method?
A
State who you are calling first, then identify yourself
3
Q
What is the protocol when contacting dispatch?
3 main things
A
- Wait for an opening or break in the radio traffic.
- Call dispatch using the “to-from” method and pre-code request
- Wait for dispatch to acknowledge then give details
4
Q
What is the code “Utah” protocol?
A
The word “Utah” is used in conjunction with the badge number of an officer. It indicates the officer has been taken hostage.
5
Q
What are the four common transmission problems?
A
- Covering- more than one radio user transmitting at once
- Over modulation- speaking to close to mic or yelling into the mic
- Open microphone- can be caused by numerous things; transmit button accidentally pushed and left on.
- Feedback- two or more radios are close together and one person tries to transmit
6
Q
What information is required to query driver license records?
A
- Name (including middle initial)- last name first, spell phonetically
- Date of birth
7
Q
What information is required to query motor vehicle and registered owner information?
A
- License plate #
- State or providence issuing plate
- VIN #- for vehicles without plate # or plate # doesn’t match vehicle
- Info regarding current insurance is verified/provided by Insure-rite
8
Q
What info is required to query NCIC & Statewide Warrants?
A
- Name and date of birth
- Driver license number
- Social Security Number
9
Q
What is the phonetic alphabet A-Z?
A
A- alpha B- bravo C- Charlie D- delta E- echo F- foxtrot G- golf H- hotel I- India J- Juliet K- kilo L- Lima M- mike N- November O- Oscar P- papa Q- Quebec R- Romeo S- Sierra T- Tango U- uniform V- victor W- whisky X- x-ray Y- yankee Z- Zulu
