Communication & Radio Protocols Flashcards
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Which proword tells the receiving station that a transmission is complete and a reply is expected?
Answer: OVER
OVER means 'this is the end of my transmission and a response is necessary.'
A grader needs a few seconds to check a scorecard before answering. Which proword fits?
Answer: WAIT, OVER
WAIT means 'I must pause for a few seconds'; WAIT, OUT is for a longer pause.
The grader made an error during a transmission. Which proword starts the correction?
Answer: CORRECTION
CORRECTION means an error was made and the correct version follows.
Which proword cancels an entire transmission that was sent by mistake?
Answer: DISREGARD THIS TRANSMISSION, OUT
DISREGARD THIS TRANSMISSION tells receivers to ignore the whole message.
Before keying a handheld radio on the testing site, what should a grader do?
Answer: Listen to make sure the net is clear
Listening first keeps the grader from talking over other stations.
How should the number 9 be pronounced on the radio?
Answer: NIN-er
NIN-er keeps 9 from sounding like 5 or the German 'nein.'
Which statement about operational security on an ACFT site radio net is correct?
Answer: Do not send Soldier PII such as SSNs over unsecured radio
Unsecured nets can be intercepted, so personally identifiable information must not be sent.
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