Signal

Communication
 Scope
 Definition of terms
 Means of Communication
 Advantages and Disadvantages of Tactical Radio Sets
 Type of Tactical Radio Sets
 Guidelines for Radio Transmission
 Fundamental of Tactical Radio Communication
 Radio Net Diagram
 Message Writing
 Phonetic Alphabet
 Numerical Pronunciation
 Types of Tactical Sets and its Characteristics
 A. DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. Signal Communication

- is a method or means or a
combination thereof conveying
information of any kind of one person
or place to another except direct
communication.
2. Means of Communication-

- is a medium by which a
message is conveyed from one
person or place to another.
3. Agency of Communication

- a facility which embraces the

personnel and equipment to provide
signal communication by any
particular means or a combination
thereof. COMMEL, Division Signal
Battalion.
 4. Tactical Radio Sets
- is a principal means of
communication in tactical units.
It is used for command, fire control
exchange of information and administrative
purposes between and within units.
It is especially adopted to rapid
changing situation such as air ground ship
to shore, air to air communication. It is also
essential for communication impassable
terrain or in large wire and other means are
impracticable to install.
B. MEANS OF COMMUNICATION

a. Telecommunication

Ex. Wire, Radio, Television, Morse

code, and Electromagnetic system.
 b. Visual Communication

Ex. Light, Panels, Hand to hand Signal,

Pyro technique.
c. Sound Communication

Ex. Whistle, Serene, Bells Voice,

Amplifier, Bugle, Warning shots.
 d. Physical Communication
1) Messenger- the oldest and the relatively most
secured means. This is the most effective method
of transmitting empty messages and bulky items.
2) Trained Animals- this means is not widely use in
the AFP.
3) Mail- this means is not responsibility of the
Signal Corps. Normally the command adjutant
or similar identity in the unit will provide funds
to defray the expenses that will incurred for this
means of communication.
 C. ADVANTAGES OF TACTICAL RADIO
SETS

 Speed of Installations

- it is easy to established than a wire

or other means of communication.
 Flexible
- it is no fixed circuit are required
to be constructed. It provide
communication across terrain over
which it may be impractical to install
wire
 D. DISADVATAGES OF RADIO
SETS
1. Lack of Security

- radio is the least secured means. It is

always assumed that interception
every time the transmitter is place on
operation.
2. Subject for Interception
- radio is less vulnerable to enemy
terroristic activity than a wire,
however, it is subject for interference
from precipitation and jamming to
other station.
 E. AS TO TYPE OF TACTICAL RADIO
SETS

1. Portable sets

- are those that can be carried by

individual and can be operated while
being moved.
2. Transportable sets

- are those that can be moved from

one location to another, normally
carried by a team of men. However,
they cannot be operated while being
moved.
3. Vehicular sets

- are those normally installed in a

vehicle and obtain power from the
vehicle’s battery.
 F. GUIDELINES FOR RADIO
TRANSMISSION
1. Always write your radio message before
transmitting.
2. Always listen before starting to talk so as not to
interrupt other conversation. When about to talk
press down the button of the side of the hand set
and do not talk until the hissing sound ceases.
Talk directly into the microphone.
3. Speak distinctly and enunciate each word in
normal tone to allow the receiving operator time
for copying.
4. Release the push-to-talk button immediately
after the completion of your transmission.
Otherwise you will not hear the other station.
5. Camouflage your radio set when carrying it on
your back, bend the whip antenna slightly
downward into the rear to make it inconspicuous
to the enemy. Several radio men became a
casualties because they failed to make this
measure.
G. FUNDAMENTAL OF TACTICAL
RADIO COMMUNICATION

1. Radio Net

- A group of several stations working

together in the same frequency.
2. Call Sign

- A combination of pronounceable
words that identifies the facility or
station.
3. Individual Call Sign

- This call sign identifies a single call to

any station within the net.
4. Collective Call Sign

- This call sign identifies two or more

stations in particular radio net but not
all stations in the net
5. Net Call Sign

- This call sign identifies all radio

stations operating a particular
radio net.
.
6. Call
- A method of establishing
communication whereby the station
calling transmits the identity of the
station called as well as his own
identity.
7. Pro words

- are pronounceable words which have

assigned meaning to facilitate
transmission by radio
communication.
Example:
1. Over- My transmission is ended and I expect a
response from you.
2. Roger- I received your last message
satisfactorily.
3. Out- My transmission is ended and I expect
no response from you.
4. Wilco- I will comply to your instruction.
5. Query- How do you receive my transmission.
6. Lima Charlie- I received your message loud
and clear.
7. Say Again- I did not understand your transmission,
request repeat our last transmission.
8. Request Net with- Can I talk with SSg Perez or Cpl
Adrales.
9. Wait one- Request that you wait for a minute, I will
call the person you want to talk to.
10. Read Back- Read back message you have copied.
11. Radio Silence- Cease transmission immediately,
however, keep on listening on the same frequency.
12. Break-Break- Stop your conversation and allow me to
this net to transmit for an urgent message.
 H. RADIO NET DIAGRAM
HNCR
URC 187

1301st CDC
URC 187
1305th CDC
1304th CDC URC 187
H1303rd CDC
URC 187
URC 187
H1302nd CDC
URC 187
I. MESSAGE WRITING

 MESSAGE PRECEDENCE
 Z-Flash
 P-Priority

 R-Routine

 U-Urgent
 I. MESSAGE WRITING
PP- 101900H May 08
FM- GC, NCR RCDG, ARESCOM
TO: ALL ROTC CMDT

CITE NR NCR3-10-05-01-08 PD YOU ARE HEREBY

DIRECTED TO SUBMIT THE LIST OF YOUR RECOMENDEES
TO TAKE-UP RSCT TO CONVENE ON 13 MAY 2008 AT HNCR
RCDG CMA FORT BONIFACIO CMA METRO MANILA FOR
SUBSEQUENT SUBMISSION TO HHQ PD END

SSG EDDIE B PEREZ ( SC) PA 1LT CEASAR L ESTRADA (INF)

PA
(Drafter) (Releasing Officer)
 J. PHONETIC
ALPHABET
A- Alpha I- India Q- Quebec Y- Yankee
B- Bravo J- Juliet R- Romeo Z- Zulu
C- Charlie K- Kilo S- Sierra
D- Delta L- Lima T- Tango
E- Echo M- Mike U- Uniform
F- Foxtrot N- November V- Victor
G- Golf O- Oscar W- Whisky
H- Hotel P- Papa X- X-ray
 K. Numerical Pronunciation
1- Wun 4- Fower 7- Seven 0- Zero

2- Ta-o 5- Fi-yiv 8- Ate

3- Thu-ree 6- Six 9- Niner

I. TYPES OF TACTICAL RADIO SETS
AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS
1. Prc-773
g. Frequency Modulated (FM)
h. Transmission Range-10kms (LOS)
i. Whip Antenna
j. Man Pack
k. power Source-12 VDC, 24 pcs BA- 30 12V
Wet Cell Battery
l. Press to talk (Hand set)
 2. PRC- 77
a. Frequency Modulated (FM)
g. Transmission Range O-8kms
(LOS)
h. Man Pack
i. Whip Antenna
j. Press to talk (Hand set)
k. Power Source-12 VDC, 20 pcs
BA-30 and 12V Wet Cell Battery
PRC 773
3. URC-601

a. Handheld
f. Press to talk
g. Whip Antenna
h. Transmission Range- 30 kms
i. 8 pcs BA-30
4. URC-187

a. Amplitude Modulated (AM)

d. Transmission Range-40 kms (sky
wave propagation)
e. Dipole Antenna
f. Press to talk (Hand set)
g. Power Source- 36 pcs BA-30, 12-24V
Wet Cell Battery.
M. PRACTICAL EXERCISES:
 MARRIAGE

“IS A BILATERAL
COORDINATION BETWEEN A
MAN AND A WOMAN
AUTHENTICATED BY A
PRIEST.”
 PRACTICAL EXERCISES ON
MESSAGE WRITING
 Situation: The Radio man from the Operating
Troops of your unit, “C”Coy, 54IB, 5ID, PA
reported that their team led by 1LT MANUEL
DELA CRUZ encountered more or less 20
fully armed CT’s at vicinity Brgy Locloc,
Kalinga and firefight still going on.
 Q – As the Designated Opn NCO, make/draft
a radio message to be transmitted to Higher
Hqs for appropriate action?