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Radios
FRS and GMRS radios (walkie-talkies) are used for general radio communication among the CERT Team.
FRS (Family Radio Service) refers to a personal radio system with designated frequencies that allows individuals to operate radio transmitters and receivers with no special license or individual authorization.
GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radio transmission requires a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The license is good for 10 years.
Radio Training
Training Video
An excellent radio training video produced by the Coastside CERT provides basic instruction and exercises. Some of the content, such as neighborhood channel assignments, etc. is specific to the Coastside CERT and is not relevant to the Rengstorff/Shoreline CERT. However, the video is useful as a basic primer. Review the video HERE.
Radio Vocabulary
Common Radio Transmission terms (Prowords)
- AFFIRMATIVE: Yes.
- CLEAR: You are done speaking and going off the air. Wait for Net Control acknowledgement.
- COPY: Indicates the message was received and understood.
- GO AHEAD: When you are called and you are ready for the other person to speak so you can copy their message.
- NEGATIVE: No.
- OPEN MIC: Someone nearby has a radio that is transmitting continuously.
- OUT: You are done and expect no further reply.
- OVER: You are ready for the other person’s reply and it is their turn to speak.
- RADIO CHECK: Confirm your radio is working by contacting another radio.
- THIS IS: Used to self-identify. It makes it clear WHO is INITIATING the contact.