Communications

Question 1

The communication dangers

Answer 1

being over familiar, using slang/jargon, local accents

Question 2

ABC approach when using communication equipment

Answer 2

Accurate, Brief, Clear

Question 3

Types of radio

Answer 3

Portable radios, Mobile Radios

Question 4

Portable radios

Answer 4

handheld units with an internal battery

Question 5

Mobile radios

Answer 5

generally hardwired into a vehicle, run off the vehicle’s battery and have a handset attached

Question 6

Priority of Transmissions

Answer 6

1. Emergency Messages
2. Safeworking Messages
3. General Information

Question 7

Pre-operation radio checks

Answer 7

Case, cracks, loose antenna, missing buttons, charged batter, connections are sound, select correct channel

Question 8

Perform radio check

Answer 8

Identify yourself and intended receiver e.g.g “(my call sign) to (receiver call sign), do you read me?” repeat until contact established

Question 9

Message content for radio

Answer 9

Use correct radio protocol at all times, speak clearly, don’t shout, keep talk brief and to the point, use plain english, no slang or swearing, ask the sender to repeat any message or part of message that you don’t understand. Repeat any message or part of message when requested

Question 10

Reporting an emergency

Answer 10

"emergency, emergency, emergency"
my role position
location
train ID
type of emergency
number of people involved
services required