Two Way Radio Etiquette
Date Added 22.01.19
Are you new to two way radio communications?
This simple guide can be used to save time and help avoid confusion during transmissions. It is necessary that users understand their meaning and become familiar with their use.
Standard Two Way Radio Expressions
| Expression |
Meaning |
| Affirmative |
Yes |
| Negative |
No |
| Go Ahead |
Pass your message now |
| Over |
My transmission is finished please reply |
| Received |
Message received and understood |
| Say again |
Message acknowledged but I am unable to reply or deal with it at this time |
| Out |
Transmission finished |
Remember: Be accurate, brief and clear.
Phonetic Alphabet
| A - Alpha |
H - Hotel |
O - Oscar |
V - Victor |
| B - Bravo |
I - India |
P - Papa |
W - Whisky |
| C - Charlie |
J - Juliet |
Q - Quebec |
X - Xray |
| D - Delta |
K - Kilo |
R - Romeo |
Y - Yankee |
| E - Echo |
L - Lima |
S - Sierra |
Z - Zulu |
| F - Foxtrot |
M - Mike |
T - Tango |
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| G - Golf |
N - November |
U - Uniform |
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Do's and Don'ts
Do hold down your press to talk switch for one or two seconds before you start speaking
Do hold the radio 2-3 centimetres away from your mouth to obtain best results
Do speak clearly in your normal voice (no need to shout)
Do keep messages as short as possible
Do keep the radio on your person at all time
Do make sure the radio is properly charged overnight
Do not swear over the air
Do not enter in trivial chit chat
Do not make any inappropriate remarks - you never know who might be listening
Do not allow any unauthorised persons to operate the radio