AAFC Radio Comms
723SQN (AAFC) RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ELECTIVE
EXAMINATION
ANSWERS
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1. What does the mnemonic 'SAD' mean? (3)
S - Security
A- Accuracy
D- Discipline
2. What is a PROWORD and why are they used in radio communications? (2) Are words or pharses which have specific meanings to increase efficiency of transmissions
3. What is the meaning of the PROWORD 'FETCH'? (1)
Bring ...... to the radio as I wish to speak to them
4. Detail three different rules of the 'Rules for Radio Discipline' (3) 5. What does the mnemonic 'RSVP' stand for? (4)
R - Rhythm
S - Speed
V - Volume
P - Pitch
6. From the list below, circle an appropriate answer to the meaning of the title 'SUNRAY'. (1)
A. MEDICAL OFFICER
B. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
C. COMMANDER
D. EXECUTIVE OFFICER
7. Identify the 5 parts of a radio transmission in sequential order. (5)
1. CALLSIGN
2. THIS IS
3. CALLSIGN
4. TEXT
EXAMINATION
ANSWERS
/34
1. What does the mnemonic 'SAD' mean? (3)
S - Security
A- Accuracy
D- Discipline
2. What is a PROWORD and why are they used in radio communications? (2) Are words or pharses which have specific meanings to increase efficiency of transmissions
3. What is the meaning of the PROWORD 'FETCH'? (1)
Bring ...... to the radio as I wish to speak to them
4. Detail three different rules of the 'Rules for Radio Discipline' (3) 5. What does the mnemonic 'RSVP' stand for? (4)
R - Rhythm
S - Speed
V - Volume
P - Pitch
6. From the list below, circle an appropriate answer to the meaning of the title 'SUNRAY'. (1)
A. MEDICAL OFFICER
B. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
C. COMMANDER
D. EXECUTIVE OFFICER
7. Identify the 5 parts of a radio transmission in sequential order. (5)
1. CALLSIGN
2. THIS IS
3. CALLSIGN
4. TEXT