Module 2 - VHF Radio Basics
A Simple Pre-Call Check
Before pressing PTT, check the channel, power, volume, squelch, message priority, and essential information. A five-second pause often prevents a messy transmission.
If no one answers, do not simply transmit louder and longer. Check setup, listen, repeat correctly, or escalate according to priority and risk.
Key points
- Channel: are you on the right one?
- Power: low for nearby routine, high when justified.
- Message: identity, position when relevant, request.
- Follow-up: release PTT, listen, and write down instructions.
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