2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission1 How to use your FRS, hand-held radio effectively in an emergency Portable Radio Fundamentals Part.

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2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission1 How to use your FRS, hand-held radio effectively in an emergency Portable Radio Fundamentals Part 1 of 2

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission2 After completing this unit you will be able to: Objectives: After completing this unit you will be able to: Understand the characteristics of FRS radio Identify typical radio features and controls Use correct radio operating procedures –Standard procedural words, and phonetics Use your portable radio more effectively during an emergency!

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission3 What is FRS SThe Family Radio Service No license is required Radios designed and “Type Accepted” for use in the FRS Max. transmit power 500mw Short range – “line of sight”

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission4 What is GMRS? General Mobile Radio Service An FCC Part 95 Licensed Service for personal and business use by immediate family members FCC license, 5 years $85, no test is required May use more powerful radios for longer range. Enables use of repeaters (duplex operation) FRS channels 1 through 7 are shared with GMRS FRS and GMRS may legally talk to each other on the shared simplex channels.

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission5 FCC Part 95 Some manufacturers have received FCC approval to market radios certified for use in both the Family Radio Service (FRS) and the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). If you operate a radio that has been approved exclusively under the rules that apply to FRS, you are not required to have a license.FRS If you operate a radio under the rules that apply to GMRS, you must have a GMRS license. GMRS radios generally transmit at higher power levels (1 to 5 watts is typical) and may have detachable antennas.

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission6 How do I USE a 2-way Radio? DIFFERENT MAKES and models of radios vary, so… READ the INSTRUCTIONS BECOME FAMILIAR with the controls on YOUR radio!

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission7 Portable Radio “Anatomy” Power On-Off, Switch Is combined with volume control on some models Or “push-button on others First of all, make sure the radio is “turned on”

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission8 Portable Radio “Anatomy” Channel Selector Select assigned “channel” – Communications Officer, in Logistics writes up a Communications Plan* “Up-Down” arrows Or a rotating “knob”

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission9 “Privacy tones” are not.. Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch (CTCSS) Tones don’t make your conversation private Tone use only limits what you hear They enable several groups to use the same channel without hearing each other Each group then uses a different CTCSS tone Use “carrier squelch” (tone turned off) to hear EVERYONE who is using the same channel.

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission10 FRS Channel Assignments for Large Incidents FRS1Neighborhood Watch to Responders FRS2CERT Team Leaders to Command Post FRS3CERT Planning Section FRS4CERT Logistics Section FRS5CERT Admin Section FRS6CERT Team Leader to Public Safety Responders FRS7Safety Officer – Rapid Intervention Team FRS8CERT Ops Inter-Team Primary Working Channel FRS9- 14 CERT Intra-team working channels 500mw Max. Use of the “Interstitial Simplex” Channels 1 through 7 with transmitter output greater than 500mw requires GMRS license and Part 95 Type Accepted radio such as the ICOM F21GM.

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission11 Portable Radio “Anatomy” Volume control Adjust the volume control until you can “hear” other users.

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission12 Portable Radio “Anatomy” “Squelch” control Either a concentric ring –under the Volume control Or a separate knob of its own “Open” until you hear “white noise” “Close” just until noise disappears

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission13 Portable Radio “Anatomy” “Push-To-Talk” (PTT) Switch PUSH to TALK Let go to LISTEN LISTEN more than you talk! If somebody seems in control of things, LISTEN to them!

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission14 Portable Radio “Anatomy” Speaker-Microphone To SPEAK, Push-To-Talk SPEAK in a NORMAL tone To LISTEN, Just LET GO LISTEN more than you talk!

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission15 Portable Radio “Anatomy” Batteries or Battery Pack Use AA or AAA alkaline Or a rechargeable pack –If supplied with the radio –Make sure the pack is charged Always carry spare batteries!

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission16 Portable Radio “Anatomy” Antenna (flexible or telescoping) Extend fully Hold vertical (best reception) Replace or repair –If visibly damaged

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission17 A 2-way radio is not “Like a telephone...” BECAUSE: You can’t hear anyone if YOU are talking! So, no one else can speak when YOU talk! If EVERYONE talks, NOBODY understands! Which results in CHAOS %^~#&*! SO…

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission18 When Do You Speak? Speak ONLY if you have to LISTEN don’t “talk over” others WAIT until others have finished THINK about what you will say USE PLAIN LANGUAGE KEEP IT SHORT!

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission19 Push-To-Talk…PAUSE Wait a fraction of a second after pushing the “talk” button and before speaking This avoids “clipping” off first syllable as radio changes over from its receive state to transmit

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission20 Single Station Call 1. Voice the unit ID you are calling 2.Then say the words “THIS IS” 3.Followed by your unit ID 4.Then say “OVER” (Invitation to reply).

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission21 Single Station Call - Example The call “SEARCH TEN, THIS IS COMMAND, OVER” The answer“THIS IS SEARCH TEN, GO AHEAD” The response “CONTACT MEDICAL ON CHANNEL ONE FOUR, OVER” The acknowledgement “SEARCH TEN CHANGING TO ONE FOUR FOR CONTACT, ROGER, OUT.”

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission22 Review - To call someone SAY the unit ID of the person you want to call, Then say ‘THIS IS’... Followed by “ Then say, “OVER>” Example: “P2 Garage, this is P2 North Elevator, Over”

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission23 Acknowledge Calls To You: When you hear a call to you reply: “THIS IS” followed by “ ” Tell the unit calling you that you are ready to receive their message by saying: ‘GO AHEAD’ “THIS IS P2 GARAGE, GO AHEAD”

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission24 RADIO OPERATING PRACTICE (continued) CLARIFY REPEAT Critical Information CONFIRM correct

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission25 RADIO OPERATING PRACTICE (continued) WAIT to be recognized before speaking Don't relay information that must be copied until certain that you have the other's attention ACKNOWLEDGE transmissions to you –‘Control’ then knows you are ready to continue with your assignment, releasing the frequency –This avoids having to repeat the message.

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission26 RADIO OPERATING PRACTICE (continued) Answer questions directly; do not explain If more information is vital to ensure that your information is fully understood, then be brief Let ‘Control’ or the requestor ask for details ASK who a message is for if you don't know Let third parties speak directly to each other

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission27 Don't speak louder in a noisy environment If you speak louder than is needed for normal speech, the radio will distort your voice, reducing intelligibility.

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission28 In Noisy Environments Preventive Steps: Use earphone or headset (if you have one) Turn down volume - don’t add to noise level! Shield microphone from the wind Speak ACROSS the microphone –Use a normal speaking voice

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission29 Use Procedural Words Correctly “Prowords” help expedite radio messages and reduce copying errors They are effective ONLY if everyone understands and uses them correctly

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission30 The “Basic Four” Everyone who uses a 2-way radio should learn and use these: “THIS IS” - U sed to identify who is calling "OVER" - Means “I have finished speaking and it’s now your turn” “GO AHEAD” - Means “I’m ready to copy” "OUT" - Means - “I am finished and expect no reply’ The station who initiates the call always TERMINATES it.

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission31 Proword Recap “OVER” - Leaves no doubt whose turn it is… “OUT” - Tells everyone the contact has ended. Using “Over and Out” together is unnecessary, use either one, or the other.

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission32 Break for Practical “Evolution”

2/15/2016(C) Virginia RACES, Inc. - Used By Permission33 Return from Break TIME FOR QUESTIONS Before We Start Part II