Pioneers
The radios that we issue are the reason that this activity can work: they provide the safety umbrella to Pioneers.
If they are abused, the safety net is damaged so we ask that you use the radios sensibly. Silly use is considered a Cardinal Sin
We may have a dozen or so radios going, so it's important to identify who is calling and who they want to talk to.
"Foxtrot, this is Pioneers Group 1, over"
Great stuff: I know that group one is calling the radio called Foxtrot (we usually have a radio base with a more powerful radio, and we call that base Foxtrot)
Pioneers Group 1, this is Foxtrot receiving you Level 5, over"
If I'm in Group 1, I know that Foxtrot has heard me, and that they have good communications, because they've given me a level:
| Signal Level | Means |
|---|---|
| 0 | I can detect that you have called, but I can't make anything out |
| 1 | I can hear words, but you're going to have to talk slowly, and repeat your message |
| 2 | I can hear some of the message, but a lot of it it distorted or missing |
| 3 | I can hear most of the message, but please talk slowly |
| 4 | I can hear all your message, with some static or distortion, but the message is getting through |
| 5 | Excellent reception (Loud and clear) |
Messages on radios are easily confused, especially in emergencies. You can make it less confusing by speaking slowly, with only one message per transmission.
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