Communications

Question 1

To use the PA handset to make a PA announcement:

Answer 1

You press the PTT switch on the handset and hold while talking.

Question 2

Which radio is normally dedicated to ACARS communications?

Answer 2

VHF 3 is dedicated to ACARS but can be used for voice communications if needed.

Question 3

VHF 3 can also be used as an additional radio for voice communications if necessary.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The transfer key is used to transfer the frequency displayed in the STBY window to the ACTIVE frequency window.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

For HF radios, the HF radio antenna must be tuned by pressing a PTT selector. A tone is briefly heard, confirming the antenna tuning.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Which transmission key alerting light does NOT extinguish automatically after a short period of time if the RESET pb is not used?

Answer 6

CALL

Question 7

The Radio Management Panels, RMPs, are used:

Answer 7

Exclusively to tune frequencies for various radios, including navaids if necessary

Question 8

The selection of a transmission key does not select that communications device for reception.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

The SEL light illuminates on both RMPs when:

Answer 9

RMP is selected to a non-dedicated radio

Question 10

An amber CALL light flashing on VHF means:

Answer 10

A SELCAL from a ground radio station has been received.