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#*'''"A vehicle has bypassed my post at Barricade [NUMBER]":''' Used to communicate that a driver has driven around the barriers, as in the case of a frustrated or disoriented driver, but does not appear to be overtly threatening. | #*'''"A vehicle has bypassed my post at Barricade [NUMBER]":''' Used to communicate that a driver has driven around the barriers, as in the case of a frustrated or disoriented driver, but does not appear to be overtly threatening. | ||
# After using the radio script, stand by to receive a reply form the Coordination Post to acknowledge and receive clarifying questions. | # After using the radio script, stand by to receive a reply form the Coordination Post to acknowledge and receive clarifying questions. | ||
'''Eight key tips for radio communications:''' | '''Eight key tips for radio communications:'''[[File:Radiobrevityc.jpg|alt=Please keep radio conversations brief.|thumb|430x430px|''Please keep radio conversations brief.'']] | ||
#'''Think''' about what you need to say BEFORE you say it. | |||
#'''Listen first:''' Don't talk over others, wait until others finish and the frequency is clear. | |||
# '''Listen first:''' Don't talk over others, wait until others finish and the frequency is clear. | |||
# Press button *beeps/'''pause'''/speak/'''pause'''/release button | # Press button *beeps/'''pause'''/speak/'''pause'''/release button | ||
# Keep it short and sweet '''(KISS)''' | # Keep it short and sweet '''(KISS)''' | ||
# Use '''plain, simple language.''' No radio jargon. | # Use '''plain, simple language.''' No radio jargon. | ||
# '''Answer questions directly;''' do not explain or elaborate unless instructed to. | #'''Answer questions directly;''' do not explain or elaborate unless instructed to. | ||
# '''Acknowledge''' all transmissions to you to avoid repetition and wasting time. | #'''Acknowledge''' all transmissions to you to avoid repetition and wasting time. | ||
# Speak '''across''' the microphone, not into it. Use a normal speaking voice and shield the microphone from the wind even if your surroundings are loud. | # Speak '''across''' the microphone, not into it. Use a normal speaking voice and shield the microphone from the wind even if your surroundings are loud. | ||
