RADIO COMUNICATION 101
RADIO COMUNICATION 101
PURPOSE
Provide a common understanding of basic two-way radio knowledge and guidelines to enhance overall communication for Multicare Auburn Medical Center personnel during emergency situations
RADIO COMMUNICATION101
-SUMMARY-General radio communication
Anatomy of a radio
Programming the radio
COMMUNICATION DURING AN EMERGENCY IS VERY IMPORTANT
Communicating effectively
Protecting patients
Saving lives
POWER• Power “ON and “OFF”• Different styles• -Push button• -Control knob
• Turn off when changing batteries
SQUELCH Eliminates noise on analog radios
“Open” for white noise
“Close” to reduce noise
Separate knob or ring under volume knob
PUSH TO TALK (P-T-T) Push (PTT) button
Wait 2 seconds
Speak in normal voice
Release button and listen for response
-Incoming messages lost if PTT is activated
SPEAKER & MICSpeaker and mic together
Mic when PTT is pressed
Speaker when PTT is not in use
ANTENNA• Ensure antenna is
tight
• Hold vertical for best reception
• Do not hold handle as it will hinder communication
BATTERIESWhen storing -Turn off radio -Remove or replace with fully charged batteries
Keep an extra battery pack
RADIO BANDSUHF
Ultra-high Frequency
450 MHz to 470 MHz
VHF
Very-high Frequency
150 MHz 170 MHz
CHANNEL SCANNING
Push Button
Dial Control
Automatic Scanning
Channel/ModeSelector Knob
SELECTING FREQUENCY• One frequency at a
time
• Must be on the same channel
• Special use frequency
Channel ModeSelect Knob
Channel ModeName
REVIEWGeneral radio communication
Anatomy of a radio
Programming the radio