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Which letters are easy to confuse with each other when spoken over the radio?

  • E, F, G
  • A, B, C
  • B, D, T, V, M, N (correct)
  • H, I, J

    • What are the phonetic words that replace the letters G, H, J, and M?

    Golf, Hotel, Juliett, Mike

    What are the phonetic words that replace the letters A, N, B, O?

    Alpha, November, Bravo, Oscar

    What are the phonetic words that replace the letters C, E, R, and U?

    <p>Charlie, Echo, Romeo, Uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the phonetic words that replace the letters D, I, P, and Q?

    <p>Delta, India, Papa, Quebec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the phonetic words that replace the letters F, S, K, V, Z?

    <p>Foxtrot, Sierra, Kilo, Victor, Zulu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the phonetic words that replace the letters T, L, W, X, and Y?

    <p>Tango, Lima, Whiskey, X-Ray, Yankee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '3' over the radio?

    <p>Tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '4'?

    <p>Fow-er</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '5'?

    <p>Fife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '9'?

    <p>Nin-er</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proword notifies the sender that the message was received?

    <p>Acknowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proword indicates the separation of the text from other portions of the message?

    <p>Break</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word states you have finished transmitting and no response is needed?

    <p>Out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the radio communication precedence indicate when communicating a message?

    <p>Level of urgency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precedence is used for messages that don't need special treatment but still need to be delivered as quickly as possible?

    <p>Routine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What message precedence is used for the security of friendly forces or populace?

    <p>Immediate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What message has precedence over routine traffic?

    <p>Priority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The communication standard format has three major parts, what are three parts?

    <p>Heading, Text, and Ending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the message heading referred to as the Call?

    <p>It hails the attention of the receivers and identifies the sender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wait and execute are the final instruction prowords: which is not?

    <p>Over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Authentication codes change frequently and vary from one network to another.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if your radio network is not a secure network?

    <p>Authenticate your identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To open a non-secure network, the Network Control Station (NCS) calls the group call sign and issues an authentication challenge; what should the 1st user do in response?

    <p>Authenticate and issue a counter challenge to NCS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On a non-secure network, after the 1st user authenticates, the Network Control Station (NCS) will give an authentication to their challenge and begin?

    <p>A chain of authentications to verify the remaining users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prior to leaving the network, what should you do?

    <p>Transmit a call to the NCS and request permission to exit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the Network Control Station (NCS) occasionally perform a radio check broadcasting a call to the group call sign?

    <p>To verify all users remain in contact with the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position does the Function knob need to be placed in, before connecting the battery?

    <p>OFF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Once the radio is turned on and warmed up, it will?

    <p>Heat up approximately 10 degrees and never cool down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will occur if you come in contact with or are within two inches of the antenna when the transmitter is keyed?

    <p>Radio Frequency (RF) burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Radio transmissions may cause UXO to detonate. Never transmit messages with hand-held radios within 8 meters of 25 feet from UXO.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The flexibility of the AN/PRC-152 Multiband Radio allows you to?

    <p>Use one radio to communicate with users of many different types of radio equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would you turn the function knob from the OFF position to one of the five channel selection positions or to the F position?

    <p>To use the numeric keypad to select the channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many channels can the user preset on the radio and save?

    <p>99</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The external controls and features located on the front of the receiver/transmitter consist of a _, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and 15-button keypad.

    <p>Speaker/microphone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many antennas does the AN/PRC-152 Multiband Radio handset unit consist of?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The keypad has several alphanumeric keys with alternate functions when the receiver/transmitter is set to the _ position.

    <p>F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position does the Function knob need to be placed in, before connecting the battery?

    <p>Off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to select Plain Text (PT) non-encrypted or Cipher Text (CT) encrypted communication?

    <p>Cipher Switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would you turn the function knob from the 'OFF' position to the F position?

    <p>To use the numeric keypad to select the channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be pressed to erase all crypto information and reset factory defaults?

    <p>Zeroize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After the radio completes its initial self-test and you have checked the indicators on the LCD screen, what are you ready to do?

    <p>Receive messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Programming a channel begins by pressing the numeric button?

    <p>8 PGM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After you enter the number for the channel you want to program, what is the first menu item to select among the several channel parameters to set?

    <p>GENERAL CONFIG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After selecting System Presets and pressing Enter (ENT), what should be selected next before selecting the PRESET numbers 01-99?

    <p>PRESET CONFIG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When presetting the description, which PRESET WAVEFORM should be selected?

    <p>VULOS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the power selection for 'TX'?

    <p>Low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is needed to enter/load an encryption key?

    <p>A key fill device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you program a new secure channel or use an existing channel, what will be used to select an encryption key from the radio's memory?

    <p>Simple Key Loader (SKL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The radio's software includes an automatic test when you turn on the radio and a self-diagnosing?

    <p>Built-In Test (BIT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which indicator shows the AN-PRC-152 Multiband Radio is receiving a message and the strength of the incoming signal?

    <p>RX/TX Power Indicator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you erect the antenna near power lines, the base of the antenna must always be at least:

    <p>Two times the height away</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After assembling the antenna and mast, what position should the mast be extended near the ground?

    <p>Horizontal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are parts of the antenna and cable assembly connectors NEVER touched when the radio equipment is transmitting?

    <p>Dangerous RF voltages may exist at the radiating elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the only difference between the AT420 and the A7520?

    <p>The telescoping mast and the required installation items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step before the antenna installation can begin?

    <p>Conduct inventory and inspection of the equipment for damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many guy ropes are used to hold up the AT420 Antenna?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a VAA base station?

    <p>Vehicle Adapter Amplifier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Repeater receives a radio signal and it at a higher power to cover a greater distance.

    <p>Re-transmits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The multiband handheld radio PA is used for both the vehicle or base station radio systems.

    <p>Power Amplifier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The multiband handheld radio PA supplies additional Radio Frequency (RF) for increased range and link reliability.

    <p>Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Phonetic Alphabet

    • Letters often confused when spoken: B, D, T, V, M, N.
    • Phonetic words for G, H, J, M are: Golf, Hotel, Juliett, Mike.
    • Phonetic words for A, N, B, O are: Alpha, November, Bravo, Oscar.
    • Phonetic words for C, E, R, U are: Charlie, Echo, Romeo, Uniform.
    • Phonetic words for D, I, P, Q are: Delta, India, Papa, Quebec.
    • Phonetic words for F, S, K, V, Z are: Foxtrot, Sierra, Kilo, Victor, Zulu.
    • Phonetic words for T, L, W, X, Y are: Tango, Lima, Whiskey, X-Ray, Yankee.

    Numbers Pronunciation

    • Pronunciation for number "3": Tree.
    • Pronunciation for number "4": Fow-er.
    • Pronunciation for number "5": Fife.
    • Pronunciation for number "9": Nin-er.

    Communication Prowords

    • Proword indicating message receipt: Acknowledge.
    • Proword indicating separation of text: Break.
    • Proword indicating transmission completion: Out.

    Message Precedence

    • Communication precedence indicates message urgency level.
    • Routine precedence for messages requiring prompt delivery but not urgent.
    • Immediate precedence for messages affecting security.
    • Priority message precedence takes precedence over routine traffic.

    Communication Format

    • Standard format consists of three parts: Heading, Text, Ending.
    • The heading, or Call, alerts receivers and identifies the sender.

    Radio Network Protocol

    • Use authentication to verify identity on an insecure network.
    • First user in a non-secure network responds to an authentication challenge with a counter challenge.
    • Network Control Station (NCS) checks radio contact by occasionally performing radio checks.
    • Prior to leaving the network, users must request permission from NCS.

    Radio Equipment Handling

    • Before connecting the battery, the Function Knob must be set to OFF.
    • Once powered on, the radio will heat up by approximately 10 degrees and not cool down.
    • Contact within two inches of the antenna while the transmitter is keyed may cause Radio Frequency (RF) burns.
    • Radio transmissions can detonate UXO; maintain a safe distance of at least 8 meters.

    AN/PRC-152 Multiband Radio Features

    • Allows communication across different radio types using one unit.
    • Users can preset and save up to 99 channels.
    • The Radio features include a speaker/microphone, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and a 15-button keypad.
    • The functional knob position F allows the use of the numeric keypad for channel selection.

    Encryption and Programming

    • Process for entering/loading an encryption key requires a key fill device.
    • A Simple Key Loader (SKL) is used to select an encryption key from the radio's memory.
    • To erase all crypto information and reset defaults, press Zeroize.
    • Channel programming begins with the numeric button 8 PGM, followed by setting the GENERAL CONFIG parameter.

    Antenna Setup and Safety

    • Erecting an antenna near power lines requires the base to be two times the height away.
    • The antenna mast should be horizontal near the ground during extension.
    • Dangerous RF voltages exist; avoid touching connectors during transmission.

    Additional Equipment Details

    • AT420 Antenna utilizes 8 guy ropes for support.
    • VAA base station refers to Vehicle Adapter Amplifier.
    • A repeater enhances radio signals and retransmits at higher power for greater reach.
    • The multiband handheld radio PA provides additional RF for extended range and reliability.

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