July 1, 2007 – Los Angeles, CA – Simple tips to take to ensure proper two-way radio etiquette while operating a walkie-talkie.

1. TEST RADIO
Turn on radio. Speak into radio: “Radio check.” Anyone who has heard the radio test can answer: “Check good.”

2. RADIO ETIQUETTE
Allow a split second before beginning a transmission. Be brief and to the point – keep the channel open for others to use. Speak directly and clearly into the mic 2-3 inches away from your mouth. Use the name of the person you are contacting and identify yourself as well: "Shasta to Jen.” Acknowledge that you have heard the communication: "This is Jen. Go ahead."

3. GENERAL RADIO TERMINOLOGY
20 = Location: what is your 20?
Acknowledge = Confirm that you understand my message
Affirmative = Yes, confirm
Check/Copy that = Understood
Correction = I made a mistake. Correct version is...
Do you read/Copy = Called you once or more, reply please
Go ahead = Listening, proceed with your message
Negative = No
Out = My message ended, no reply expected
Over = Message completed, reply expected
Read back = Repeat this message back to me
Roger = Yes, confirm
Say again = Repeat last message
Stand-by = Busy, please pause for a moment
That is correct = Yes, confirm
Wilco = Message understood, will comply
Words twice = Send every phrase twice
" " (silence) = I have nothing to say

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