SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank
From PCSAR
Q: What is the proper radio term for "end of transmission. I expect a reply"?
A: "over"
Q: What does the word "repeat" mean on the radio? How do you ask someone to repeat their last transmission?
A: "Repeat" means to repeat their last action, not message. Use "say again" to repeat last transmission.
Q: What is the urgency radio signal?
A: "pan pan"
Q: How do you say a large number like "75" on the radio?
A: Say each digit individually. "Seven Five"
Q: How do pronounce these numbers on the radio? 3 4 9
A: Tree
Fower
Niner
Q:
Which call sign goes first?
Your station or the station you're calling?
A: The station you're calling.
Q:
What is the spoken word
for distress communications?
A: "mayday"
