What is my signal strength? Can you hear me? Remember, frequencies are shared, you do not have exclusive use of the frequency. Keep your message simple enough for intended listeners to understand.ĭo not transmit confidential information on a radio unless you know the proper security technology is in place. Do not use abbreviations unless they are well understood by your group.If your message is long, divide it into separate shorter messages. Make your conversations as concise, precise, and clear as possible.Decide what you are going say and to whom it is meant for.Everybody has their own unique call sign. In radio communication you are not called by your name.Memorize call signs and locations of persons and radio stations you communicate with regularly.Regularly make radio checks to make sure everything is working and that you are still in range to receive signals.Keep the volume high enough to be able to hear calls.Ensure the battery is charged and the power is on.Perform radio checks to ensure your radio is in good working condition.Unless youĪre certain your conversations are secured with the proper level of encryption for the level of sensitivity, assume your conversations can be heard by others. Never transmit sensitive, confidential, financial or military information.Do not respond if you aren’t sure the call is for you.If it is an emergency, inform the other parties that you have a urgent emergency message (see “Emergency Calls” below). Wait until their conversation is finished Don’t interrupt if you hear other people talking.When using a two-way radio you cannot speak and listen at the same time, as you can with a phone.The international radio language is English, except in cases where you are licensed to speak in some other language.Here is the basic etiquette a radio use needs to understand as it will help improve your overall experience when using your two-way radio. Over the years certain rules, or etiquette, have been established to make radio communciation go more smoothly. Author: Nicky Jackson, Marketing Campaign Manager, MCA
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