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Basic Radio Operation and

Preventive Maintenance
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Purpose
 Provide a common understanding of basic
two-way radio knowledge and guidelines to
enhance overall communication for all
police units and first responders
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Overview
 Introduction to Radio Basics
 Radio Protocol and Guidelines
 Proper Care and Maintenance
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Types of Communication
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Simplex Communication
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Half-Duplex Communication
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Full Duplex
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Radio Propagation Effects

Building

Direct Signal

hb Reflected Signal
Diffracted
Signal hm

d
Transmitter Receiver
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Introduction to radio basics

Classification of Radios
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Base Station
 Fixed radio station
 Receives and transmit

◦ Not simultaneously
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Mobile radio
 Mounted
 Used in motion or stopped
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Portable Radio
 Battery powered
 Handheld
 Carried by person
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Repeaters
 Boost signal
 Receive and

transmit at different
frequencies
simultaneously
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Introduction to radio basics

Anatomy of Radio
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Hytera PD788G
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To unlock the
keypad, press
‘MENU’
button then
press ‘STAR*’
button;
perform the
same
operation to
lock the
keypad.
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Signal Strength
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Current Registered PPO

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Battery Level
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Output Power
Level: High or
Low
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GPS: When the GPS

signal is active, there
will be a ‘G’ sign
shown here;
otherwise no active
GPS signal is
received
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Encryption: On or Off
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Repeater Mode
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Hytera PD788G and MD785

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Radio Protocol
Guidelines
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4 Golden Rules in Radio

communication

1. Clarity – clear, slower than normal,

normal tone, loud enough.
2. Simplicity – simple enough to understand

3. Brevity – precise and direct to the point

4. Security – frequencies are shared

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Basic Two-way Radio

Etiquette
 Do not interrupt when you hear other
people talking. Wait until their conversation
is finished. (Unless it is and emergency)
 Do not respond if you aren’t sure the call is

for you.
 Never transmit sensitive, confidential,

financial or military information (unless

conversation is secured)
 Perform radio checks to ensure you radio is

in good working condition

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Rules
 Not allowed:
◦ False calls
◦ Fraudulent Distress Signals
◦ Unnecessary or
unidentified
communications
◦ Obscene, indecent or
profane language
◦ Improper call signals
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Priorities
 Priority calls:
◦ Life Safety
◦ Property
◦ Administrative
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Basic Radio
Transmission
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Wrapper and a Message

(Receiver), this is (caller), MESSAGE {Over|

Out}
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10 - 0 - Caution 10 - 21 - Call ____by Tel

10 - 1 - Unable to Copy Change 10 - 22 - Disregard
Location 10 - 23 - Arrived at Scene
10 - 2 - Signal is Good 10 - 24 - Assignment Completed
10 - 3 - Stop Transmitting 10 - 25 - Report in Person (meet)
10 - 4 - Acknowledgement 10 - 26 - Detaining Subject, Expedite
10 - 5 - Relay 10 - 27 - Driver’s License Information
10 - 6 - Busy – Standby unless Urgent 10 - 28 - Vehicle Registration
10 - 7 - Cut of Service (give location Information
and/or tel nr) 10 - 29 - Check Records for Wanted
10 - 8 - In-Service 10 - 30 - Illegal Use of Radio
10 - 9 - Repeat 10 - 31 - Crime in Progress
10 - 10 - Fight in Progress 10 - 32 - Man with Gun
10 - 11 - Dog Case 10 - 33 - Emergency
10 - 12 - Standby 10 - 34 - Riot
10 - 13 - Weather and road report 10 - 35 - Major Crime Alert
10 - 14 - Report to prowler 10 - 36 - Correct Time
10 - 15 - Civil Disturbance 10 - 37 - Investigate Suspicious
10 - 16 - Domestic Trouble Vehicle
10 - 17 - Meet Complainants 10 - 38 - Stopping Suspicious Vehicle
10 - 18 - Complete Assignment (give Stn Complete
Quickly description before stopping)
10 - 19 - Return to 10 - 39 - Urgent – Use Light & Siren
10 - 20 - Location 10 - 40 - Silent Run – No Light & Siren
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10 - 41 - Beginning Tour of Duty 10 - 61 - Personnel in Area

10 - 42 - Ending Tour of Duty 10 - 62 - Reply to Message
10 - 43 - Information 10 - 63 - Prepare to Make Written
10 - 44 - Request Permission to Leave Report
Control 10 - 64 - Message for Local Delivery
10 - 45 - Animal Carcass at 10 - 65 - Net Message Assignment
10 - 46 - Assist Motorist 10 - 66 - Message Cancellation
10 - 47 - Emergency Road Repairs at 10 - 67 - Clear for Net Message
10 - 48 - Traffic Standards Needs at 10 - 68 - Dispatch Information
10 - 49 - Traffic Light Out 10 - 69 - Message Record
10 - 50 - Accident (Fatality, Person 10 - 70 - Fire Alarm
Injured, Property Damage) 10 - 71 - Advice Nature of Fire (Size,
10 - 51 - Wrecker Needed Type and Content of Bldg)
10 - 52 - Ambulance Needed 10 - 72 - Report Progress of Fire
10 - 53 - Road Blocked 10 - 73 - Smoke Report
10 - 54 - Livestock on Highway 10 - 74 - Negative
10 - 55 - Intoxicated Driver 10 - 75 - In Contact With
10 - 56 - Intoxicated Pedestrian 10 - 76 - En Route
10 - 57 - Hit and Run (Fatality, Person 10 - 77 - ETA (Estimated Time of
Injured, Property Damage) Arrival)
10 - 58 - Direct Traffic 10 - 78 - Need Assistance
10 - 59 - Convey or Escort 10 - 79 - Notify Coroner
10 - 60 - Squad in Vicinity 10 - 80 - Kidnapping
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10 - 81 - Stolen Vehicle
10 - 82 - Reserve Lodging
10 - 83 - Found Vehicle
10 - 84 - If Meeting – Advise ETA
10 - 85 - Delayed Due to
10 - 86 - Missing Person
10 - 87 - Pick-up Distribute Check
10 - 88 - Present Tel Nr of
10 - 89 - Pick-up Prison/Subject
10 - 90 - Bank Alarm
10 - 91 - Unnecessary Use of Radio
10 - 92 - Wanted Person
10 - 93 - Blockade
10 - 94 - Drag Racing
10 - 95 - Stolen Subject
10 - 96 - Mental Subject
10 - 97 - Signal Check
10 - 98 - Prison Jail Break
10 - 99 - Records Indicate Wanted
10- 100- Dead body
10- 200- Alarm
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A – ALPHA L – LIMA W – WHISKY

B – BRAVO M – MIKE X – X-RAY

C – CHARLIE N – NOVEMBER Y – YANKEE

D – DELTA O – OSCAR Z – ZULU

E – ECHO P – PAPA

F – FOXTROT Q – QUEBEC

G – GOLF R – ROMEO

H – HOTEL S – SIERRA

I – INDIA T– TANGO

J – JULIET U– UNIFORM

K - KILO V – VICTOR
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PRONUNCIATION OF NUMBER
1 - WUN - with strong W and N
2 - TOO - with a strong and long OO
3 - TH-R-EE - with slightly rolling R and long EE
4 - FO-WER - with a long O and strong W and final R
5 - FIE-YIV - with long I changing to short Y and V
6 - SIKS - with long S and KS
7 - SEV-VEN - with strong S and V and well short VEN
8 - ATE - with a long A and strong T
9 - NI-NER - with a strong N at the beginning and a long I a well
sounded NER
0 - ZERO - with a strong Z and a short RO
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Know the Lingo

 Over – I’ve finished talking
 Say again – Please repeat your last message
 Stand by – I acknowledged your transmission
but please wait
 Go ahead – I can respond, go ahead with your
message
 Roger – Message received and understood
 Affirmative/Negative – Yes/No
 Out – Conversation finished
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Radio Protocol Guidelines

Common Errors and

Best Practices
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Voice Quality
 Maintain consistent pitch, volume and
delivery speed
 Use normal tone
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Pronunciation
 Problem  Solution
◦ Mispronounced ◦ Phonetically
 Words spell word or
 Names name

◦ Speech
 Drawled ◦ Maintain
 Lazy consistent voice
quality in all
situations
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Voice Clipping
 Remember the 2-second rule!

◦ Monitor transmission for at least 2 seconds

◦ Depress PTT button

2 seconds before speaking

◦ Release PTT button

2 seconds after speaking
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Letting Feelings Talk

 Avoid:
◦ Anger
◦ Frustration
◦ Boredom
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Thinking before you speak

 Decide what you are going to say and
to whom it is meant for
 Make your conversation as concise,

precise and clear as possible.

 Avoid long and complicated

sentences. Insert pauses or breaks

for longer transmission
 Do not use codes or abbreviations

unless they are well understood by

your group.
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Crowded or Noisy Areas

 DO NOT:
◦ Raise voice
◦ Whisper
◦ Turn away from noise

 DO:
◦ Use conversational tone
◦ Use normal voice
◦ Face noise
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Addresses & Locations

 Whole Address
◦ First, say normally
◦ Second, break down numbers

 Common Names
◦ Universally known
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Addresses & Locations

Example

 Whole Address
◦ First, “Stall 4230 4th Floor SM West”
◦ Second, “4-2-3-0 fourth floor Sierra Mike West”

 Common Names
◦ SM North Edsa
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Introduction to radio basics

Proper Care and

Maintenance
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Everyday Radio Use

 Always carry your radio by the main
body rather than the antenna

 Do not use accessories or batteries

that aren’t designed for the radio

 Avoid prolonged exposure to water

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Charging
 Always carry your radio by the main
body rather than the antenna

 Turn radio off when charging

 Batteries have about 3-5 years

lifespan
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Cleaning
 If your radio get exposed to dirt or
dust, just give it a wipe down with a
damp cloth

 Make sure your radio is turn off while

cleaning

 Never use industrial cleaners or

anything with alcohol
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Storing
 Keep your radio in a clean, dry, cool
place and out of direct sunlight

 Remove your battery when not in use

to avoid unnecessary draining your
battery

 Turn off radios and remove batteries

before storing
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Storing
 Keep your radio in a clean, dry, cool
place and out of direct sunlight

 Remove your battery when not in use

to avoid unnecessary draining your
battery

 Turn off radios and remove batteries

before storing
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Conventional and Trunking

System
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Basic Operation
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(Tactical Radio)
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 Soft keys
 Alpha numeric
 Circular arrow
 CLEAR
 ENTER
 Navigation keys
 Squelch
 LT
 APPS
 PGM
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