Each of our campuses are equipped with a number of two way radios. These radios should be in use by campus staff, kids & student ministries and our safety teams. For additional information on our radios click here.
For a printable radio channel reference sheet click here.
Basic Two-Way Radio Etiquette Rules
In General
- When using a two-way radio, you cannot speak and listen simultaneously as you can with a phone.
- Don’t interrupt if you hear other people talking. Wait until their conversation is finished.
- Unless it is an emergency – if it is an emergency, inform the other parties that you have an urgent emergency message
- Never transmit sensitive information.
In Preparation
- Perform radio checks to ensure your radio is in good working condition.
- Ensure the battery is charged and the power is on.
- Keep the volume high enough to be able to hear calls.
- Regularly make radio checks to ensure everything is working and you are still in range to receive signals.
If you have any radios that are experiencing issues please submit a support ticket.
- Batteries not charging
- Frequency issues
- Broken pieces
In Action
- Think before you speak.
- Decide what you are going to say and to whom it is meant for.
- Make your conversations as concise, precise, and clear as possible.
- Avoid long and complicated sentences. If your message is long, divide it into separate, shorter messages.
- Do not use abbreviations.
Four Golden Rules of Radio Communication
1. Clarity
Your voice should be clear. Speak a little slower than normal. Speak in a normal tone; do not shout.
2. Simplicity
Keep your message simple enough for intended listeners to understand.
3. Brevity
Be precise and to the point.
4. Security
Do not transmit confidential information on a radio. Remember, frequencies are shared. You do not have exclusive use of the frequency.