Radio Communications

Question 1

Members are required to communicate with CU upon:

Answer 1

-leaving vehicle
-Arriving on scene
-subject stops, warrant checks, field interviews
-receiving radio communication
-entering in and out of service

Question 2

When member must remain in area with poor radio reception they must:

Answer 2

Advise CU and call by telephone every 30 minutes unless directed otherwise

Question 3

In the event of a region or system wide radio failure what shall member do:

Answer 3

Locate nearest mta facility / station with a phone and notify CU of location and #

Question 4

Do not transmit within how many feet of an electric blasting operation

Answer 4

150 feet

Question 5

When radio communication device is damaged or malfunctions what must a member do?

Answer 5

Notify CU and Supervisor
Fill out Radio Trouble Report prior to end of tour

Question 6

Steps for malfunctioning portable

Answer 6

Issue replacement. If issued notify CU supervisor with ani # and assigned member

Question 7

Steps for mobile equipment

Answer 7

Take vehicle out of service. Notify CU and fleet service coordinator

Question 8

Steps for control station

Answer 8

Notify CU Supervisor

Question 9

Where does radio trouble report go?

Answer 9

Submit copy to District CO
Attach original to equipment
Fax or email to TSU

Question 10

How will the CU supervisor make notification when a replacement radio is assigned or there is a radio system outage ?

Answer 10

Notification to mtapdradio@mtapd.org