It is important when using radios that the message is clearly understood in the least possible time. To ensure this certain conventions are used. These include the Phonetic Alphabet which helps to reduce confusion caused by similar sounding letters, and Prowords, which convey an exact meaning from one user to another.

 

- Radiocommunication Tips

- Talk across the microphone instead of directly into it.

- Wait a second after pressing "Transmit" before speaking.

- Compose the message before you send it.

- Operate handportables with the antenna vertical, this gives better transmission.