First listen to ensure the channel is clear
Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button.
After 2 seconds say recipients call sign “Sarah to Nick”
Wait for recipient to acknowledge “Go Ahead”
Speak Clear and Concisely and release button once done transmitting
Simple Ways to Speak the Language

Ways to Call:

● Person’s Name or Position to Person’s Name Receiving Call - Example: “Sarah to Elizabeth” or “Supervisor 1 to Elizabeth”

● Area Name to Event Manager - Example: “Orbit Breaker to Event Manager” 10-4 or Copy:

● Copy or 10-4 Acknowledgement 10-20 - Location:

● What is your location? (“What is your 20?”) 10-56:

● Can we meet? (“Event Manager to Orbit Breaker’s Stage Manager - please 56 with me at [location].”)

Come Back or Repeat:

● Means repeat what was last relayed

Standby:

● You are acknowledging the other party but are unable to respond at the moment

Nightly Closing:

● Please ensure all radios are accounted for and on the charger before Manager’s leave at their end of their scheduled shift.

● Always report damaged or missing radios to Manager & Producer