GSM-R Flashcards

(36 cards)

1
Q

What does GSM-R stand for

A

Global System for Mobile communications - Railway

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2
Q

On the GSMR what does the tick button mean

A

Accept, answer calls and accept entries

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3
Q

On the GSMR what does the X button mean

A

Reject or cancel

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4
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On the GSMR what does the MU button mean

A

Menu button, access the GSMR menu

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5
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On the GSMR what does the book button mean

A

TOC phone book, access phone book

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6
Q

On the GSMR what does the SG button mean

A

Standing at signal, inform the signaller you are stationary at a signal

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7
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On the GSMR what does the ST button mean

A

Acknowledge that a broadcast has been received and confirm your train is at a stand after a REC has been made

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8
Q

On the GSMR what does the button with a compass shape and a + symbol mean

A

Increase brightness and scroll right

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9
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On the GSMR what does the button with a compass shape and a - mean

A

Decrease brightness and scroll left

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10
Q

What does the up arrow mean on the GSMR

A

Move up through the menu, or volume up

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11
Q

What does the down arrow mean on the GSMR

A

Move down through the menu, or volume down.

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12
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What does the left-right arrow in an box mean on the GSMR

A

Registration / de-registration and power on/off

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13
Q

What does the button with back to back telephones with a 1 in between,mean on the GSMR

A

1-1 call with the signaller, non urgent call

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14
Q

What does the big red button mean on the GSMR

A

Emergency group call, speak directly to the signaller, all trains in the area with come to a stand

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15
Q

What does the yellow button with SIG mean on the GSMR

A

Urgent call to the signaller

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16
Q

Where can a list of wild card numbers for the GSMR be found

A

Sectional appendix

17
Q

Where do you get your location code for the GSMR from

A

Use the last 3 digits from the starting signal. Or wildcard from sectional appendix 99x

18
Q

How do you get your registration code for GSMR

A

Head code + location code = registration code

19
Q

What is an Alias plate

A

Where there is no signal or If there is confusion over what number to enter a Alias plate will be provided to register the GSMR

20
Q

What instructions may you be given during GSMR radio network failure.

A

To not exceed 100mph and 60 through effected area

21
Q

When can you use the GSMR while the train is in motion.

A

When passing a message regarding immediate movement of the train that can’t wait till the next stop.

Responding to a “contact signaller” or “contact control” message

In any emergency

22
Q

What must you do if you receive a REC GSMR call

A

Bring the train to a stand, confirm stopped with ST button, listen to message.

Remain at stand until signaller has stated entire broadcast

After phrase “end of railway emergency group call” if you haven’t been told to remain at stand, you may proceed at caution to the next stop signal

23
Q

On the GSMR what does the T button mean

24
Q

What does REC stand for when talking about GSMR

A

Railway Emergency (group) Call

25
What is EMRs GSMR wild card number
997
26
If you've been stood at a red signal for 2 mins or more what should you do
Press the SG button on GSMR
27
If trying to contact the signaller on GSMR when should you use the phone book option
When you are travelling using a wildcard to register the GSMR
28
When can you set up the GSMR while moving
Never, GSMR must always be set up at while at a stand, preferably before the journey starts
29
After receiving a REC when can you start moving again
Only if you've been told to by the signaller or you've heard "end of railway emergency group call" Then proceed at caution to the next signal
30
When moving after an emergency call what must you do
Only move if you've been told to do so by the signaller, then proceed at caution to the next signal at a speed where you can stop if you discover and obstruction, or red signal,obeying all instructions given
31
What are the 4 different types of point to point calls
Normal calls + urgent calls Driver safety device alarm Public address calls Berth triggered broadcast calls
32
What must you do if you receive a Berth triggered Broadcast call
Listen Understand Acknowledge (press ST on GSMR) Follow any instructions
33
What are the 3 different types of Group calls
Railway emergency group call REC Broadcast area call Shunting group calls
34
What are the 5 types of GSMR broadcast calls
Berth-triggered broadcast call Cell-based group broadcast call General broadcast calls Advisory broadcast calls Acknowledged broadcast calls
35
What should you do if a GSMR call fails or is dropped
Report any instance of call failures or dropped calls to the signaller
36
How do you test the GSMR
Press the T button Or Perform an echo test, type 1900 and press tick