Talk Around Radio Use

Question 1

Talk Around Radio Use - what 3 things should a radio operator try if they hear the out-of-range tone when pushing the talk button?

Answer 1

1. Move at lest 15 feet in any direction and retransmit
2. Move as close as possible towards a window and retransmit
3. Reorient the radio 90 degrees in any direction and retransmit

Question 2

Talk Around Radio Use - If the radio operator is not able to transmit on the repeater channel, the operator will:

Answer 2

• switch to talk around
• identify that they are on talk around as part of initial transmission
• will continue as usual for the remainder of the transmission
• talk around not picked up by VCOM or comms. Emergency button does NOT work. There is a 2 mile radius of range.

Question 3

Talk Around Radio Use - The vehicle operator at a single truck incident where talk around is required should:

Answer 3

• temporarily switch the mobile (truck) radio to talk around mode only to reply to a portable radio
• remain on the repeater channel to maintain contact with dispatch
• portable radio operator will remain on talk around only as required.