Radio Classes: Lowband:

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2 Radio Classes: Lowband: 1. Utilizes low frequency range. 2. Travels greater distances. 3. Waves are more able to bend around mountains. 4. Used widely in the 1960 s,70 s and 80 s S270-EP

3 Radio Classes: Very High Frequency (VHF)Highband: 1. Utilizes upper end of the (FM) range 2. Operates from frequency range. 3. Waves travel shorter distance than lowband. 4. Needs repeater to increase range. 5. Used frequently in wildland fire operations S270-EP

4 Radio Classes: Ultra High Frequency (UHF): Utilizes the next higher frequency band above VHF highband. Radio waves travel distance is short because waves absorbed by vegetative cover, trees. Used primarily around fire base camp for the logistics section S270-EP

5 Radio Control and Functions Antenna Accessory Mount Antenna Transmit indicator High/low transmit power Scan Priority Indicator Squelch code guard On/off volume Channel selector Priority Busy channel Low battery Speaker Microphone EPH radio with keyboard/display not installed (reduced view) Earphone PTT (push to talk) LCD display Keyboard 10B-05-S130-EP 03-5-S270-EP

6 Terminology: A. Programmable, Hand Carried Radio B. Mobile Radio in vehicle. C. Base Station Radio Permanent Location. D. Antenna E. Microphone F. On-off switch G. Volume H. Squelch Control 03-6-S270-EP

7 Terminology: I. Channel Selector J. Tone control K. Scanner L. Replacement Batteries and installation S270-EP

8 Radio Use A. For Official Use Only B. Emergency Traffic has Priority C. Use clear text to reply message. NO CB TALK. D. Think Before Pushing the Button. E. Write down messages you receive S270-EP

9 Proper Radio Use Procedures: 03-9-S270-EP

10 Proper Radio Use Procedures: A. Be Courteous. B. Swearing and Obscene language is Prohibited. C. Answer radio Calls Promptly. D. Have Pencil and Note Pad Ready for messages. E. Be Brief, Radio Channels are busy S270-EP

11 Proper Radio Use Procedures: F. To Declare an Emergency: Break into the radio traffic and ask for the channel to be clear for emergency traffic S270-EP

12 Proper Radio Use Procedures: G. Talk into the microphone. H. Use normal tone of voice S270-EP

13 Transmitting and Receiving a Radio Message: Wait until the person using the radio is finished before you start. When initiating a call, transmit the station name or unit number of the person you are calling first followed by your station name or unit number S270-EP

14 Transmitting and Receiving a Radio Message: Microphones should be held 2-4 inches away from your mouth. Avoid wind blowing into microphone when speaking S270-EP

15 Transmitting and Receiving a Radio Message: Wait one full second after pressing the transmit button before speaking. Answer the radio with your station name or unit number S270-EP

16 Transmitting and Receiving a Radio Message: If more than one station or unit calls at the same time, use the procedure for initiating a call to identify who needs to answer. The person who initiates the call closes with the proper identifier S270-EP

17 Radio Troubleshooting: A. Radio Traffic Overloaded B. Poor location C. Low battery D. Loose antenna E. Operating on wrong channel S270-EP

18 Radio Use Air to ground frequency normally designated and known by ground personnel and pilots Air to ground frequency may be discrete frequency or assigned tactical frequency for your division or fire S270-EP

19 Radio Use Be sure assigned frequencies are programmed in your radio: Preassigned initial attack frequencies Incident assigned air to ground frequency (may be discrete frequency or assigned tactical frequency for your division or fire) Air guard frequency ( ) can be used for emergency or establish initial contact with aircraft (all aircraft must monitor this frequency) S270-EP

20 The Ground Contact Communicates with: Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) or Aerial Supervision Module (ASM1) Air Tanker Coordinator (ATCO) Lead Plane Pilot Helicopter Coordinator (HLCO) Air Tanker Pilot Helicopter Pilot S270-EP

21 Before Contacting Aircraft (you need to know) Hazards to aircraft Where you are Your call sign Your tactical objectives (plan) Aircraft call sign Aircraft frequencies Primary and secondary targets Wind speed and direction S270-EP

22 Where do you get this information? Helibase IAP Division/Group supervisor Personal observations Radio traffic Briefings S270-EP

23 Operating Procedures Use the ICS position resources to coordinate drops: ATGS HLCO ATCO S270-EP

24 Operating Procedures Have and know the tactical plan Anchor & flank Hot spot Buy time Secure the edge S270-EP

25 Operating Procedures Use standard fire terminology Parts of the fire: Head Heel Right flank Left flank Spot fire Head Left Flank Spot Fire Right Flank Hot Spot Heel S270-EP

26 Operating Procedures Use standard target orientation techniques Parts of the fire Clock orientation (from the aircraft s position) Right, left, nose, tail High, even, low Cardinal points (North, South, East, West). Only use if you and pilot agree which way is North S270-EP

27 Clock Orientation From the following slides, establish yourself as a reference point using the clock orientation technique and if you are high, even, or low S270-EP

28 Describe Your Position (clock orientation) 3 o clock Low You are here S270-EP

29 11 o clock Even You are here Describe Your Position (clock orientation) S270-EP

30 Describe Your Position (clock orientation) 1 o clock Low You are here S270-EP

31 Describe Your Position (clock orientation) 12 o clock Low You are here (helicopter is dropping in front of you) S270-EP

32 Describe Your Position (clock orientation) You are here 5 o clock Low S270-EP

33 Describe Your Position (clock orientation) 4 o clock Low You are here S270-EP

34 Describe Your Position (clock orientation) 4 o clock Low You are here S270-EP

35 Describe Your Position (clock orientation) 8 o clock Low You are here S270-EP

36 STD Operating Procedures Use easily identifiable target references To previous drop From your position To topographic or terrain features To human made features Part of fire or fire activity To cardinal points (agree with pilot which way is north S270-EP

37 Reference to loads already dropped Extend to/from your previous drop S270-EP

38 Terrain Features draws, ridges, etc. Human Made Features roads, structures, etc S270-EP

39 Reference to Cut Areas (human made) The dozer line on the left flank S270-EP

40 Part of Fire Drop on head of fire anchoring from road S270-EP

41 Reference to Cardinal Points The spot fire north of the lake S270-EP

42 Describe target when pilot can see target! Use clear text Be brief, clear, and to the point Plan your transmission before keying the radio Don t think out loud on the radio S270-EP