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Module 3 Session 2 - Ice Breaker For Facilitators

The document provides instructions for an icebreaker activity using two-way radios. It includes: [1] tips for using two-way radios like identifying oneself, being concise, and understanding radio lingo; [2] the mechanics of the icebreaker where participants in pairs use radios, one inside and one outside to exchange messages; [3] sample messages for the activity.

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Module 3 Session 2 - Ice Breaker For Facilitators

The document provides instructions for an icebreaker activity using two-way radios. It includes: [1] tips for using two-way radios like identifying oneself, being concise, and understanding radio lingo; [2] the mechanics of the icebreaker where participants in pairs use radios, one inside and one outside to exchange messages; [3] sample messages for the activity.

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MODULE 3 SESSION 2 ICE BREAKER

REQUIREMENTS:

• Pair of Two-Way Radio (connected and with sufficient batteries)


• Module 3 Session 2_Ice Breaker presentation
• Caller script (see page 4)

NOTE TO THE FACILITATOR:

Explain the objective: The objective of this ice breaker is for the participants to be familiarized with the
basics of operating two-way radios. While the two-way radio is a common communication tool used by
tactical responders, not all DRRM practitioners are familiar with the use of such. This exercise will
benefit the participants who have not yet experienced using two-way radios. Likewise, this will serve as a
fun ice breaker for those experienced responders.

NOTE TO THE FACILITATOR:

Do a quick lecture on tips in using two-way radio. Distribute their handouts as reference. Please do not
read the notes. Summarize the discussions using this guide.

Tips in using Two-Way Radio1

1. Be prepared:
When you have the talk button pressed, no one else in your group can speak or be heard – two
way radios are mostly a one-at-a-time system of communication, unlike telephones where you
can interrupt and talk over each other. So it’s important to think about your message beforehand.

If you leave the talk button pressed while you compose your thoughts, not only are you
preventing anyone else joining in the conversation, you might be blocking someone on your
frequency with an emergency message to transmit. You’ll run down your radio battery faster, too!

2. Identify yourself and your recipient:


There may be a group of users all sharing the same radio channel, so it’s important (and good
manners) to identify yourself immediately when you initiate a transmission. It’s also polite to get
the attention of the person to whom your message is directed before relaying your message.

For example: “Foxtrot123, this is Oscar456, OVER”.

“OVER” is common radio lingo and lets the other person know you’ve finished speaking. There’s
no point doing much more than identifying yourself and the recipient at this point. When you
know you have the other person’s attention and they’re able to join the conversation, you can
transmit the rest of your message.

3. Be patient:
The other person may not be able to respond immediately – be patient and give them time to
reply before re-sending your call.

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4. Use short, clear and concise messages:
As two way radios only allow one person to speak at a time, it’s best to keep your transmissions
short, clear and to the point. This gives other users an opportunity to acknowledge your message
or request further clarification before you carry on with your next point.

Radio users often repeat a message to make it clear that they’ve heard and understood the
information. For example:

Foxtrot123: "Oscar456, this is Foxtrot123, assistance required at 32 Green Street, OVER".


Oscar456: "This is Oscar 456, confirming assistance required at 32 Green Street. On my way,
OVER".

5. Pause before speaking:


When you first press the push to talk (PTT) button, there can be a short delay before your radio
transmits. This could result in your first couple of words being cut off, so wait a second or two
before speaking to be sure your listeners receive your whole message.

6. Learn the language:


It helps two way radio communication when everyone understands and uses similar language and
etiquette, especially when there are more than two people using the channel. Use the conventional
methods, do not use 10 codes.

 Over – I’ve finished speaking


 Say Again – Repeat your last message
 Stand-by – I acknowledge your transmission, but can’t respond right now
 Go ahead – I can respond, go ahead with your message
 Roger – Message received and understood
 Affirmative / Negative – Yes / No
 Out – Conversation is finished, the channel is clear for other users.

The Phonetic Alphabet


A – Alpha J – Juliet S – Sierra
B – Bravo K – Kilo T – Tango
C – Charlie L – Lima U – Uniform
D – Delta M – Mike V – Victor
E – Echo N – November W – Whiskey
F – Foxtrot O – Oscar X - X-ray
G – Golf P – Papa Y – Yankee
H – Hotel Q – Quebec Z – Zulu
I – India R – Romeo

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ICE BREAKER MECHANICS

NOTE TO THE FACILITATOR:

• This ice breaker will require at least two (2) facilitators.


• After the lecture, select up to four (4) pairs (1 pair per group; all groups may join if time permits)
as volunteers for the ice breaker.
• Have one participant stay inside the classroom and the other partner outside. Provide radio for
each. Make sure both radios are connected and working with sufficient batteries.
• The participant outside the classroom will serve as the caller. Using the radio, the task of the
caller is to deliver the assigned message (in the next page) to the recipient inside the classroom.
He/she will have to follow the steps and message templates below.

STEP CALLER RECIPIENT


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<RECIPIENT’S NAME>, this is<YOUR NAME>. <CALLER’S NAME>, this is <YOUR NAME>.
Do you copy? OVER Affirmative. Please go ahead. OVER.

2
<STATE YOUR MESSAGE>. Can you please <REPEAT THE MESSAGE>. Is the message
repeat? OVER correct? OVER

3
*If the message is correctly repeated:
Yes. The message is correct. OVER and OUT.

*If the message is incorrect, repeat step 2.

• Have the recipient face the audience, then display the PowerPoint presentation behind the
recipient. The recipient must not face the presentation during this ice breaker.
• The task of the recipient is to repeat the message that will be delivered by the caller outside. After
the caller said OVER and OUT, let the class judge and look at the slide presentation to see if
he/she repeated the message correctly or note.
• Repeat the same process for the remaining 3 pairs, if time permits.

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MESSAGE 1:

Mahal mo ba ako dahil kailangan mo ako,


o kailangan mo ako kaya mahal mo ako?

MESSAGE 2:

Oh yes, kaibigan mo ako.


Kaibigan mo lang ako.
And I’m so stupid to make the biggest mistake
of falling in love with my best friend.

MESSAGE 3:

Kasi ang too, umaasa pa rin akong sabihin mo:


Sana ako pa rin. Ako na lang. Ako na lang ulit.

MESSAGE 4:

She loved me at my worst. You had be at my best,


but binalewala mo lang ang lahat.
And you chose to break my heart.

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