Radio Protocol - Revision history

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Good Protocol

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Radio Checks

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Advanced Topics

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Individual Check Example

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Team Check Example

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Team Check Example

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Radio Checks

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Radio Checks

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Advanced Topics

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 LONE SOLDIER
-<blockquote>Rattrap to Command.  Enemy spotted southwest of Post 1. Over.  </blockquote>
+<blockquote>Command.  Rattrap.  Enemy spotted southwest of Post 1. Over.  </blockquote>
 COMMANDER
-<blockquote>Command to Rattrap.  Stand by for reinforcements. Out.</blockquote>
+<blockquote>Rattrap. Command.  Stand by for reinforcements. Out.</blockquote>
 == Radio Checks ==

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		+	Back to [[Airsoft Information]] \| [[Communications Rigs]]
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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
	After you start using your radio, you really should start using good communication protocols. For convenience, I am going to explain some of the protocols players should know. Find a detailed article about gear in [[ Communications Rigs ]]. You will also find more information about using the club maps at [[Tactical and Safety Field Guide#Maps and Directions]].		After you start using your radio, you really should start using good communication protocols. For convenience, I am going to explain some of the protocols players should know. Find a detailed article about gear in [[ Communications Rigs ]]. You will also find more information about using the club maps at [[Tactical and Safety Field Guide#Maps and Directions]].

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	It takes a bit of attention from an experienced player, but can help ensure everyone is checked. Works best when everyone can see each other so everyone can take their turn when the guy next to them finishes his turn.		It takes a bit of attention from an experienced player, but can help ensure everyone is checked. Works best when everyone can see each other so everyone can take their turn when the guy next to them finishes his turn.
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		+	=== Overcoming Static in Games ===
		+	We use radios with a wavelength of approximately 2 feet; anything that holds water and is at least 4 inches long will absorb our radio transmissions. Around many live tree and shrub branches, anyone?
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		+	Two things you can use to improve your radio communication during the game:
		+	# move so that trees or shrubs aren't directly between you and the player you are trying to reach
		+	# move to higher ground (keeping the transmitter higher than the receiver improves transmit range)

	== Message Format ==		== Message Format ==

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 * [[ Recommended Phrases ]]
 * [[ In-play Callsigns ]]
 * [[ Additional Resource ]]

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 At any time one operator can request another confirm they are transmitting.
-''Request''
+''Requests''
 ALFA ONE
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 Radio check 1 2 3 4 5.  How do you read me? Over.</blockquote>
-''Respond''
+''Responses''
 ALFA TWO

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 ALFA TWO
 <blockquote>Alfa Two</blockquote>
 ALFA ONE
 <blockquote>Alfa Two. Alfa One. Good and readable.</blockquote>

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 == Radio Checks ==
-To confirm that your radio is operating properly.
+To confirm that your radio is operating properly, and you can do it informally at any time or at the start of an event as an organized group.
-=== Examples ===
+At any time one operator can request another confirm they are transmitting.
 ''Request''
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 |}
 See also [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RST_code RST code]
 == Message Format ==

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 == Advanced Topics ==
 * [[ Code Cards ]] - Simple Field Encryption
 * [[ Radio Operator ]] - for Squads in Milsim