Communication & Radio Protocols Flashcards
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In the standard radio call "Range Control, this is Lane Three, over," which station is being called?
Answer: Range Control
The called station comes first, then 'this is' and the calling station.
What does the proword "BREAK" do in a transmission?
Answer: Separates parts of a message, such as the text from other parts
BREAK marks a separation between portions of a message.
Which proword asks the receiving station to confirm that the transmission was received?
Answer: ACKNOWLEDGE
ACKNOWLEDGE is a request for the receiver to confirm receipt.
How should a grader say "Lane B, Soldier number 12" for clarity?
Answer: Lane Bravo, Soldier number One Two
Phonetic letters and digit-by-digit numbers reduce confusion over the radio.
What does the proword "I SPELL" tell the receiver?
Answer: The next word will be spelled out phonetically
I SPELL comes before a word spelled with the phonetic alphabet, often an unusual name.
A grader finds a timing device failure partway through an event. Who should they notify first over the net?
Answer: The lane NCOIC/OIC so the issue can be resolved per test procedures
Equipment issues go up the test chain of command so the OIC/NCOIC can decide how to proceed under ACFT procedures.
Which practice best keeps radio transmissions short and effective?
Answer: Think about the message before keying, then speak in short phrases
Planning the message first keeps airtime short and the net open for others.
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