SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank

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#	Question	Answer
1	What is the proper radio term for "end of transmission. I expect a reply"?	"over"
10	What is an advantage of duplex/repeater?	longer range
11	What is an advantage of simplex?	Do not need to have a repeater in place.
2	What does the word "repeat" mean on the radio? How do you ask someone to repeat their last transmission?	"Repeat" means to repeat their last action, not message. Use "say again" to repeat last transmission.
3	What phrase on the radio indicates an urgent safety message, but not an emergency?	"pan pan"
4	How do you say a large number like "75" on the radio?	Say each digit individually. "Seven Five"
5	How do pronounce you these numbers on the radio? 3 4 5 9	Tree Fower Fife Niner
6	Which call sign is said first - your station or the station you're calling?	The station you're calling.
7	What is the spoken word for distress in radio communications?	"mayday"
8	What is a SPOT?	It is a one-way satellite device to communicate your location and signal an emergency.
9	What direction should you point your antenna?	Up.