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8/20/2008  -  Incident Medivac Plans and Emergency Communications
 Incident Medivac Plans and Emergency Communications within an incident  DISCUSSION: Redu   ...More
10/24/2005  -  Recognizing radio communication limitations.
Radios do not work like a landline phone, communications may be obstructed by surrounding mountains,   ...More
10/24/2005  -  What information should I provide to the Communications Technician?
Provide the following information to the Communications Technician as soon as possible: Serial Nu   ...More
10/24/2005  -  Problems due to narrow/wideband incompatibilities
Clipping or distorted communication on the upper end is a good indicator that a wideband radio is tr   ...More
10/24/2005  -  What bandwidth is set for a channel?
An Aw in the display signifies wideband and an An signifies narrowband. .  
10/24/2005  -  How can I minimize battery usage?
Use the “A,B,C” switch to take the radio out of scan mode.   Use the side buttons to change   ...More
10/24/2005  -  What is tone?
Refer to the Radio Basics presentation. <add link>  
10/24/2005  -  How does a frequency pair repeater work?
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10/24/2005  -  How does narrowband work?
Refer to the narrowband presentation. <add link>  
10/24/2005  -  What frequency range do we use?
All frequencies fall between 162 MHz and 174MHz.