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“over”, release the button. You must release the think. Keep it brief and to the point. Avoid repeats
button before you can receive. Just remember: caused by poor microphone technique.
PRESS TO TALK—LET UP TO LISTEN.
Be on the alert for urgent or emergency calls and
stop all nonessential traffic on the channel until
Operational Techniques the emergency is cleared. When the situation re
turns to normal, be sure to broadcast an announce
Talk in a normal tone of voice. Do not shout. ment that routine traffic may resume. For your
Best results are obtained by using a normal speak system, your voice is the “voice of headquarters”.
ing level with the microphone about one inch from Make it sound good.
the mouth. Good microphone technique requires
When two or more organizations are sharing a
clear articulation and a correct talking speed. Care system, when there are two or more base or control
in articulation and pronunciation will automati stations, or when mobile station to mobile station
cally limit your talking speed to a satisfactory copy
communication is frequent, all stations will “clear”
ing rate. Be businesslike and courteous. In emer
gencies be calm and confident. the channel at the end of each contact. This is done
by identifying the station and following with the
Good microphone technique pays off in better word “clear”. For example, “KXY 73 clear”, or
understanding and faster communication. The “543 clear”, (the mobile station identification).
mobile operator usually receives your message This indicates that these stations have completed
under extremely adverse conditions. Your voice their contact and the channel is available for use.
must compete with street noise and vehicle inter
Acknowledge all calls promptly. The caller, if
ference, while your listener is trying to absorb your
not answered promptly, may wonder if his equip
message and fight traffic at the same time. He needs
ment is functioning properly and may call again
all the help he can get and good microphone tech
thinking he was not heard the first time. This is an
nique on your part is essential if he is to get the
unnecessary transmission. Another fleet unit wait
message right the first time.
ing to call or report and waiting for acknowledge
All communications, regardless of their nature, ment slows down channel traffic. Remember, the
must be restricted to the minimum practical trans operator of a station cannot hear you when he is
mission time. Avoid unnecessary transmissions and transmitting; wait until he has completed his trans
unnecessarily long messages. Before transmitting. mission before attempting a reply or a call.
