Communications Ch 11 + add Flashcards
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Difference between “Beacon” & Emergency Alert Tone
Beacon is tone from transmitting radio of FF who depressed EAB; Emergency Alert Tone is heard on “receiving radios”
When are Emergency Alert Tones heard?
Immediately when EAB activated & 2nd tone automatically 10 seconds after initial tone (there are exceptions to 2nd tone being heard 10 sec later)
What would prevent 2nd Emergency Alert Tone to be heard?
FF who activated EAB presses PTT button within 10 seconds, there’s radio activity at the instant the radio attempts to send 2nd tone (radio will postpone until no activity on channel), & FF who initiated resets EAB
What has priority: “Beacon” or received audio?
Beacon: will interrupt any incoming audio on radio transmitting the emergency in order to sound at regular intervals until reset
What if a FF accidentally activates EAB?
Must immediately notify IC, cancel emergency & reset EAB by depressing & holding button approx 2 sec or radio on & off
When HT’s are sent for repair, how should they be sent?
Sent complete- radio, antennae, battery, & external remote microphone w/defect & Co # recorded on tag. Leather goods (cases & straps) should not be sent unless they need repair
Which channels are 2 Watt vs 5 Watt?
Tactical Ch 1 & 3 are 2-Watt; All other channels are 5 Watt
If a Unit is not assigned to operate under a sector/group supervisor/director, that unit will report to _
Directly to Command on Tactical Channel, unless otherwise notified
Are HT radios intrinsically safe?
When PTT is depressed an electronic ID signal is transmitted. The processing time is approx _ for this signal
Yes & Non-incendive w/specific batteries
1/4 of sec
Engraved on the side of HT radio is the company # & assigned position. What is the position numbers for 4 FF Eng, 5 FF Eng, & Lad Cos
4 FF Eng; Off 01, ECC 02, Noz 03, BU 04, Cont 05, Spare 06
5 FF Eng: Same as 4FF Eng, except Door is 06
Lad: Off 01; LCC 02, Roof 03, OV 04; FE 05; Can 06
No member shall operate on other than primary tactical Ch w/o authorization of _ or _
What should you do if you find a bldg w/communication difficulties such as hospitals & dense bldgs?
IC or designated Resource Unit Leader
Enter into CIDS
2 Watt HT last approx ___ hrs. 5 Watt=
Chirp = __ capacity
2W= 4-5 hrs; 5W= 2-3 hrs
5-10% 5 letters in the word “Chirp”
Exchanged batteries from depot must be charged for a min of __ before using
What shall be inspected on each battery change to determine reconditioning?
14 hours
Color coded sticker w/date due back to Radio Shops
Electronic ID will remain on LCD screen of Model III radio for _ or _
Anytime an assigned Co radio is placed OOS the OOD must _
7 seconds or until any member w/in receiving range presses their PTT
Record defect in Co & Office Jrl & immediately notify Division Radio Depot to get a replacement
Upon receipt of a spare HT radio, OOD must
Notify BC, record ID # engraved on side of spare in Co & Office Record Jrl, Update BF-4 w/spare radio’s engraved ID #
7 Digit Internal Code for Eng & Lad HT: What do the 2nd, 3rd, & 4th digits denote?
What about the last 3 digits?
(2, 3, 4): The Company Number;
(5, 6, 7) The radio # & riding positions
What Unit is 7136-101 & 7136-102?
Select Lad have assigned Rapid Response Vehicles (RRV) w/2 HT’s assigned (Blackouts/Major Emergency). The 5th digit ID RRV & 7th digit indicates HT 1 or 2:
7136-102 is Lad 136 RRV HT 2
Which Channel on HT is used for Interoperability w/NYPD & can 10-codes be used on this Ch?
Will all radios on Ch 13 hear the emergency alert tone?
Channel 13; Use plain English & refrain from using 10-codes
EAT is audible only on FDNY HT
If Tac “U” Channel is activated, shall all units switch over to Channel 13?
The EMS/Fire Interoperability (IO) frequency is _
No- all units remain on Primary Tactical Channel, unless specifically instructed to switch to another channel
Channel 10 (some Voluntary hospital portable radios use either Ch 10 or 16)
EMS/Fire IO frequency shall be utilized on Segment _ assignments for contact between CFR Eng & EMS
Which FF is designated FD/EMS contact FF?
All segment 1, 2, 3 assignments
Off shall instruct a FF to contact EMS on the HT- switch upon arrival at CFR-D location.
How long does the designated FF stay on Ch 10 to communicate w/EMS
Until CFR-D Company leaves the scene
Can the HT be worn over the bunker coat
No: reduce damage to unit & protect it from adverse weather by wearing under coat
Are emergency tones volume sent out proportionally to volume of HT?
No- heard at Max volume regardless of receiving radio’s vol setting
Are the HTs waterproof?
No- water resistant to effects of temporary submersion. Should not be subject to unwarranted/casual submersion outside of firefighting activities
