Radio Use

General Guidelines for Correct Radio Procedures

• Only transmit if you have something important to say.
• DO NOT allow children to play with radio
• Always listen before you transmit.
• Think of what you are going to say before you transmit.
• Be brief and to the point.
• Speak clearly.
• Speak slowly.
• Always use your CALLSIGN.
• Always end transmissions with "CLEAR" or "OUT" if no reply is required.
• Always end each transmission with "OVER" if a reply is required.
• Use PHONETICS if bad reception or a language problem.

 

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