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VHF Pocketbook

The document provides instructions for using radios and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) including: 1) A table listing the IPA codes for the letters A through Z which are used to clearly spell out names over radio transmissions. 2) Guidelines for operating radios such as keeping conversations brief and to the point, using call signs, indicating when transmission begins and ends, and procedures for handling emergencies. 3) Instructions for charging radios and understanding the light indicators.

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VHF Pocketbook

The document provides instructions for using radios and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) including: 1) A table listing the IPA codes for the letters A through Z which are used to clearly spell out names over radio transmissions. 2) Guidelines for operating radios such as keeping conversations brief and to the point, using call signs, indicating when transmission begins and ends, and procedures for handling emergencies. 3) Instructions for charging radios and understanding the light indicators.

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International Phonetic Alphabet

A Alpha N November
B Bravo O Oscar
C Charlie P Papa
D Delta Q Quebec
E Echo R Romeo
F Foxtrot S Sierra
G Golf T Tango
H Hotel U Uniform
I India V Victor
J Juliet W Whisky
K Kilo X X-ray
L Lima Y Yankee
M Mike Z Zulu
Selective Call

Press: - The Contact List is displayed

Press: - SUD KF Khartoum is displayed


(Or the location you are in)

Use - To scroll to the location you wish to call

Charging:
Press: Selected will appear in the screen
Ensure Radio is off. Place radio in charger.
Using the numeric keypad, key in the 3 digit call sign you
wish to contact.
A steady Red light indicates charging.
Press the Call button immediately below the PTT button
A flashing Green light indicates 90% charge.
on the side of the radio.
A steady Green light indicates fully charged.
A flashing Yellow light indicates battery temp may be
Note: If Call Sign is single Digit: Add Zero Zero
above 40 degrees Celcius or Voltage threshold incorrect.
E.g.: KF 2 becomes KF 200 in Selective Calling
Remove from power and contact Radio room.
If Call Sign is 2 digits: Add a Zero in the middle E.g. KF 23
Turn radio off whenever charging where possible.
Adapters are supplied to charge battery in charger becomes KF 203 in selective callingSelective Call
without radio attached.

Radio Speak Short List of Common ProWords:

* Keep conversation short and to the point affirmative = yes


* Use ENGLISH language ONLY on UN VHF / HF networks negative = no
* Dont shout on the radio roger = understood
* Keep the radio so that the distance between microphone and over = handover to other party (use it at the end of
mouth is 5 cm each complete phrase)
* Speak slowly and clearly out = end of transmission
* Press PTT button and wait 2 seconds before talking standby = wait on this channel
* Use Full CALL Signs ONLY, NO NAMES ALLOWED correction = to correct the mistakes in the message
* When talking on the radio, end each of your transmission with well copied = confirm receipt of message
the word OVER. The other party then knows you are finished negative copied = message not copied or copied incompletely
and they can talk. go/move to channel = switch to another channel
* End the entire conversation with OUT. This indicates that the go ahead = continue
conversation is totally finished.
* Do NOT carry VHF radio by the aerial (antenna)
* PRIVATE Conversations are not allowed, Use radio to report Please DO NOT PLAY with Emergency Button,
INFORMATION, it is not to be used as a telephone for general The Emergency Button to be USED in case of Emergency
conversation ONLY. To use the button , press it and hold for 5 seconds.
* Use calling channels to call and talking channels to talk All the stations will receive the emergency signal
* If no contact DO NOT CALL each 10 seconds indicating your ID
* Do not speak of valuables / money , numbers

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