Radio Communications Flashcards
What is a Radio?
It is a Transmitter + Receiver = Transceiver
Know the Military Alphabet:
Alpha - Zulu
What are the 4 reasons why we use radios?
- Portability (worldwide usage, no cell coverage)
- Instantaneous Communication to everyone
- Informs all levels and types of employees at once
- COMSEC - encryption
What radio has the lowest wattage?
handheld
What is the 2nd step up in wattage from the handheld radio?
Brick/Lunchbox
What is the 3rd step in wattage radio?
Briefcase Radio
used in command posts
What is the 4th step in wattage radio?
GOV radio
used in inv and protection ops
What is the next step up in wattage radio?
Supervisor / Base Stations
used in large filed offices
What are the two ways that you can get encryption on your radio?
OTAR
KVL
What does OTAR mean?
Over the Air Rekeying
What does KVL mean?
Key Variable Loader
When are encryption keys changed?
Every month or incident
Who should you notify if you lose your radio on a protection advance? On an investigation?
PID
IRMD (Info Resource Management Division)
Give an example of Proper radio communication:
“Smith from Jones, over.”
“Jones, this is Smith. Go Ahead.”
“Smith, Jones, suspect is exiting bank”
“All units, suspect is exiting the bank.”
what do “repeaters” do?
Increase coverage of your radio
