Radio Protocol Flashcards
Where are sightings to be kept ?
Repeater , Open and old safari channels only.
Senior guide may open a 4th channel on busy days
Where is chit chattering not allowed ?
Not on main channel use camp channels
Where are sightings to be called in if you have been tracking on another channel?
On the repeater
What else must be called in?
All relative spoor and drag marks
What should be included when calling in a sighting?
Species, position, direction of movement and best approach
Person in charge of sighting may only go radio down when ?
Once control has been handed over to 1st standby
What will not be tolerated over the radio or between vehicles?
Arguing or abuse/remarks about guides or guests in any language
When should you update on tracks and where ?
Regular updates should be given on camp channels
What is the protocol when a tracker follows tracks on foot ?
Should have a handheld with him at all times and should be on a channel where all stations tracking the animal can contact him
Are you allowed to call in info on rhinos ? How do you pass along the message
No, info given when driving past other vehicles
