Guidelines for Using FRS and GMRS Radios: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 15:43, 24 October 2025

Carry a clipboard with paper.

Keep communication short.

Use plain language except for well excepted net terms like triage, immediate, delayed, etc.

Spell words when needed to ensure accuracy.

Write down what you hear. Using notepaper is fine.

Read back what you have heard to verify accuracy.

Avoid referring to people by name or otherwise conveying personal information. Also see Appropriate Tactical Radio Traffic Content.

Except when participating in an actual deployment say "This is an exercise." frequently.

When you receive important information be sure it is routed to the appropriate person.

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+Carry a clipboard with paper.
+Keep communication short.
+Use plain language except for well excepted net terms like triage, immediate, delayed, etc.
+Spell words when needed to ensure accuracy.
+Write down what you hear.  Using notepaper is fine.
+Read back what you have heard to verify accuracy.
+Avoid referring to people by name or otherwise conveying personal information.  Also see [[BEECN Radio Traffic#Appropriate Tactical Radio Traffic Content|Appropriate Tactical Radio Traffic Content]].
+Except when participating in an actual deployment say "This is an exercise." frequently.
+When you receive important information be sure it is routed to the appropriate person.