Words worth knowing
| Say | It means |
|---|---|
| Go ahead | I hear you; talk |
| Over | I'm done talking; your turn |
| Clear / Out | This conversation is finished |
| Copy | I heard and understood |
| Say again | Repeat that please |
| Stand by | Wait, I'll come back to you |
Habits that help
- Think, then pressKnow what you'll say before you key up
- Name first"Sarah, this is Dad"
- Short and plainOne idea per message
- Spell hard wordsUse names: "M as in Mary"
- Sign off with the call signAt the end, and every 15 minutes
Emergency calls
If someone is hurt
- Say "Emergency" three times
- Who, where, what happened
- Stay on the channel
Everyone else
- Stop talking immediately
- Let the emergency call through
- Help relay if you can hear both sides
Remember
Short, plain and polite is how good radio sounds.
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Answer key
- What does "Over" mean?I'm done talking; your turn"Over" hands the conversation back.
- What does "Clear" mean?The conversation is finished"Clear" ends the conversation.
- What should you say first when calling someone?Their name, then yours"Sarah, this is Dad."
- How should you signal an emergency?Say "Emergency" three times, then who, where, whatThen stay on the channel.
- When must you say your call sign?At the end of a conversation and every 15 minutesFCC rules require it at the end and every 15 minutes.