SOG 27-03 subject portable radios inspection and maintenance

Question 1

SOG 27-03 subject portable radios inspection and maintenance

portable radios shall be ________ ________ and __________ each day

Answer 1

visually inspected and cleaned

Question 2

SOG 27-03 subject portable radios inspection and maintenance

inspection shall include checking that the external surfaces of the radio are clean and that all external controls and switches are functional, do not

Answer 2

inspect the interior circuitry

Question 3

SOG 27-03 subject portable radios inspection and maintenance

All external surfaces including the front cover, housing assembly and battery case shall be cleaned, when ever

Answer 3

a visual inspection reveals the presence of smudges grease and or grime

Question 4

SOG 27-03 subject portable radios inspection and maintenance

Cleaning procedures for portable radios when grease/grime is visible

Answer 4

• apply .5% dish detergent-water solution sparingly
• stiff non metallic brush
• use soft absorbent lint free cloth or tissue to remove the solution
• dry radio

Question 5

SOG 27-03 subject portable radios inspection and maintenance

Cleaning of the mic unit and battery contacts will be performed weekly (7)

Answer 5

• remove the battery from the portable radio
• one alcohol swab will be used to wipe the battery contacts
• using another swab clean battery housing crevices, ensuring no dirt lodged between the housing and battery
• remove g the mic unit with a screw driver
• using a new alcohol swab clean the mic unit contacts
• ensure all areas are dry using lint free cloth
• to test turn on the unit to ensure connectivity has been received established

Question 6

SOG 27-03 subject portable radios inspection and maintenance

to ensure health and safety of members

Answer 6

a disinfectant wipe should be used to swab the external surfaces of the radio and mic unit after each medical incident

Question 7

SOG 27-03 subject portable radios inspection and maintenance

portable radio troubleshooting checklist (8)

Answer 7

• antenna is in good condition (no visible wires, cracks, or bends)
• battery has a charge- if unknown, replace with a new battery
• remote microphone is securely fastened to the portable
• remote microphone has a clean contact
• remove remote microphone to distinguish if it is the source of the problem
  -perform a radio test with COmm without the remote microphone
• if the problem is the remote microphone from your portable and only send in the remote microphone for replacement to communicate
  complete and attach a Fire Form Defective Report with all equipment being sent in for repair or replacement