Parade Guides at Barricades: Difference between revisions

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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.
 # After using the radio script, stand by to receive a reply form the Coordination Post to acknowledge and receive clarifying questions.
-As a general tip, '''please think about what you want to say before saying it.''' Doing so will shorten transmissions and make them more concise.
+'''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.
+# Press button *beeps/'''pause'''/speak/'''pause'''/release button
+# Keep it short and sweet '''(KISS)'''
+# Use '''plain, simple language.''' No radio jargon.
+# '''Answer questions directly;''' do not explain or elaborate unless instructed to.
+# '''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.
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