General Tips and Etiquette

• Listen before transmitting to ensure you do not cut across another user
• Pause for one second after pressing the push-to-talk button there is often a delay in the system and the first part of your message could be cut off otherwise
• Speak across the microphone rather than into it as this will help to reduce additional vocal sounds
• Speak at a normal volume, shouting into the radio can lead to distortion
• Be natural, maintain a normal speaking rhythm, speaking clearly and distinctly, sending the message phrase by phrase rather than word by word
• Use a slightly higher pitch as this transmits best through interference, but try to avoid extremes of pitch or varying this through your message

Learning bite

Accuracy, brevity and clarity are the ABCs of radio communication. Think about what you are going to say before you say it to ensure it is brief and to the point. There should be no unnecessary talk on the radio.