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2026-07-13T16:39:36Z

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	<table>		<table>
	<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>		<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>
	<tr><td>17</td><td>'''Spare 1'''</td><td>~~Conduct & Participant Welfare~~ (continue to use channel 16 to contact ~~each team~~) </td></tr>		<tr><td>17</td><td>'''Spare 1'''</td><td>Security (continue to use channel 16 to contact security)</td></tr>
	<tr><td>18</td><td>'''Spare 2'''</td><td>~~Security~~ (continue to use channel 16 to contact ~~security~~)</td></tr>		<tr><td>18</td><td>'''Spare 2'''</td><td>Sparkies (continue to use channel 1 to contact sparkies)</td></tr>
	<tr><td>19</td><td>'''Spare 3'''</td><td>~~Not allocated~~ to ~~any specific~~ team</td></tr>		<tr><td>19</td><td>'''Spare 3'''</td><td>Conduct & Participant Welfare (continue to use channel 16 to contact each team) </td></tr>
	<tr><td>20</td><td>'''Spare 4'''</td><td> Traffic Conversation (continue to use channel 4 to contact traffic)</td></tr>		<tr><td>20</td><td>'''Spare 4'''</td><td> Traffic Conversation (continue to use channel 4 to contact traffic)</td></tr>
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	<tr><td>6</td><td>'''Ref Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>		<tr><td>6</td><td>'''Ref Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>
	<tr><td>7</td><td>'''Plot + Plot Production'''</td><td>Contacting plot and plot production teams</td></tr>		<tr><td>7</td><td>'''Plot + Plot Production'''</td><td>Contacting plot and plot production teams</td></tr>
	<tr><td>8</td><td>'''~~Matt Cave~~'''</td><td>Contacting the Game team</td></tr>		<tr><td>8</td><td>'''Game Team'''</td><td>Contacting the Game team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>9</td><td>'''Egregore contact'''</td><td>Contacting Egregores or the Game Director</td></tr>		<tr><td>9</td><td>'''Egregore contact'''</td><td>Contacting Egregores or the Game Director</td></tr>
	<tr><td>10</td><td>'''Egregore Conversation / Academy'''</td><td>Contact for the Academy team and spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>		<tr><td>10</td><td>'''Egregore Conversation / Academy'''</td><td>Contact for the Academy team and spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>

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	<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>		<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>
	<tr><td>17</td><td>'''Spare 1'''</td><td>~~Not allocated~~ to ~~any specific~~ team</td></tr>		<tr><td>17</td><td>'''Spare 1'''</td><td>Conduct & Participant Welfare (continue to use channel 16 to contact each team) </td></tr>
	<tr><td>18</td><td>'''Spare 2'''</td><td>~~Not allocated~~ to ~~any specific team~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>18</td><td>'''Spare 2'''</td><td>Security (continue to use channel 16 to contact security)</td></tr>
	<tr><td>19</td><td>'''Spare 3'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team</td></tr>		<tr><td>19</td><td>'''Spare 3'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>20</td><td>'''Spare 4'''</td><td> Traffic Conversation (continue to use channel 4 to contact traffic)</td></tr>		<tr><td>20</td><td>'''Spare 4'''</td><td> Traffic Conversation (continue to use channel 4 to contact traffic)</td></tr>

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	<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>		<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>
	<tr><td>1</td><td>'''Site Contact / Emergency channel'''</td><td>Site teams including site management & infrastructure, hygiene, sparkies, tents & accessibility, trader liaison, fire performance</td></tr>		<tr><td>1</td><td>'''Site Contact / Emergency channel'''</td><td>Site teams including site management & infrastructure, hygiene, sparkies, tents & accessibility, trader liaison, fire performance, camp planners</td></tr>
	<tr><td>2</td><td>'''Site Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>		<tr><td>2</td><td>'''Site Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3</td><td>'''God/Gate'''</td><td>Contacting God, Gate or Weapons Check</td></tr>		<tr><td>3</td><td>'''God/Gate'''</td><td>Contacting God, Gate or Weapons Check</td></tr>
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	<tr><td>9</td><td>'''Egregore contact'''</td><td>Contacting Egregores or the Game Director</td></tr>		<tr><td>9</td><td>'''Egregore contact'''</td><td>Contacting Egregores or the Game Director</td></tr>
	<tr><td>10</td><td>'''Egregore Conversation / Academy'''</td><td>Contact for the Academy team and spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>		<tr><td>10</td><td>'''Egregore Conversation / Academy'''</td><td>Contact for the Academy team and spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>
	<tr><td>11</td><td>'''Skirmish Command'''</td><td>Contact the skirmish or battle plot teams</td></tr>		<tr><td>11</td><td>'''Skirmish Command / Battle Management'''</td><td>Contact the skirmish command or battle plot & management teams</td></tr>
	<tr><td>12</td><td>'''Battle 1'''</td><td>~~Contacting skirmish~~ or battle referees</td></tr>		<tr><td>12</td><td>'''Battle / Skirmish Ref 1'''</td><td>Used by Skirmish or battle referees to manage combat</td></tr>
	<tr><td>13</td><td>'''Battle 2'''</td><td>~~Contacting skirmish~~ or battle referees</td></tr>		<tr><td>13</td><td>'''Battle / Skirmish Ref 2'''</td><td>Used by Skirmish or battle referees to manage combat</td></tr>
	<tr><td>14</td><td>'''Civil Service'''</td><td>Contacting the Civil Service</td></tr>		<tr><td>14</td><td>'''Civil Service'''</td><td>Contacting the Civil Service</td></tr>
	<tr><td>15</td><td>'''First Aid '''</td><td>Contacting the Medic team</td></tr>		<tr><td>15</td><td>'''First Aid '''</td><td>Contacting the Medic team</td></tr>

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Radio Channels

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	<table>		<table>
	<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>		<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>
	<tr><td>1</td><td>'''Site Contact / Emergency channel'''</td><td>Site teams including site management & infrastructure, hygiene, sparkies, tents & accessibility, trader liaison</td></tr>		<tr><td>1</td><td>'''Site Contact / Emergency channel'''</td><td>Site teams including site management & infrastructure, hygiene, sparkies, tents & accessibility, trader liaison, fire performance</td></tr>
	<tr><td>2</td><td>'''Site Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>		<tr><td>2</td><td>'''Site Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3</td><td>'''God/Gate'''</td><td>Contacting God, Gate or Weapons Check</td></tr>		<tr><td>3</td><td>'''God/Gate'''</td><td>Contacting God, Gate or Weapons Check</td></tr>
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	<table>		<table>
	<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>		<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>
	<tr><td>17</td><td>'''Spare 1'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team </td></tr>		<tr><td>17</td><td>'''Spare 1'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>18</td><td>'''Spare 2'''</td><td>~~Coach Team~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>18</td><td>'''Spare 2'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>19</td><td>'''Spare 3'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team</td></tr>		<tr><td>19</td><td>'''Spare 3'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>20</td><td>'''Spare 4'''</td><td> Traffic Conversation (continue to use channel 4 to contact traffic)</td></tr>		<tr><td>20</td><td>'''Spare 4'''</td><td> Traffic Conversation (continue to use channel 4 to contact traffic)</td></tr>

Jcrollie: /* Radio Channels */

2026-06-11T20:23:36Z

Radio Channels

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	<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>		<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>
	<tr><td>17</td><td>'''Spare 1'''</td><td>~~Traffic Conversation (continue~~ to ~~use channel 4 to contact traffic)~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>17</td><td>'''Spare 1'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team </td></tr>
	<tr><td>18</td><td>'''Spare 2'''</td><td>Coach Team</td></tr>		<tr><td>18</td><td>'''Spare 2'''</td><td>Coach Team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>19</td><td>'''Spare 3'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team</td></tr>		<tr><td>19</td><td>'''Spare 3'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>20</td><td>'''Spare 4'''</td><td>~~Not allocated~~ to ~~any specific team~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>20</td><td>'''Spare 4'''</td><td> Traffic Conversation (continue to use channel 4 to contact traffic)</td></tr>
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Radio Channels

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	<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>		<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>
	<tr><td>1</td><td>'''Site Contact / Emergency channel'''</td><td>~~All site~~ teams including sparkies, ~~hygiene and the people controlling vehicle movements~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>1</td><td>'''Site Contact / Emergency channel'''</td><td>Site teams including site management & infrastructure, hygiene, sparkies, tents & accessibility, trader liaison</td></tr>
	<tr><td>2</td><td>'''Site Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>		<tr><td>2</td><td>'''Site Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3</td><td>'''God/Gate'''</td><td>Contacting God, Gate or Weapons Check</td></tr>		<tr><td>3</td><td>'''God/Gate'''</td><td>Contacting God, Gate or Weapons Check</td></tr>
	<tr><td>4</td><td>'''Traffic ~~Management~~'''</td><td>Contacting the traffic management team</td></tr>		<tr><td>4</td><td>'''Traffic'''</td><td>Contacting the traffic management team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>5</td><td>'''Ref Contact'''</td><td>Contacting referees in Anvil, plus IT or radio issues</td></tr>		<tr><td>5</td><td>'''Ref Contact & IT'''</td><td>Contacting referees in Anvil, plus IT or radio issues</td></tr>
	<tr><td>6</td><td>'''Ref Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>		<tr><td>6</td><td>'''Ref Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>
	<tr><td>7</td><td>'''Plot + Plot Production'''</td><td>Contacting plot and plot production teams</td></tr>		<tr><td>7</td><td>'''Plot + Plot Production'''</td><td>Contacting plot and plot production teams</td></tr>
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	'''Extra Channels - New Radios Only'''		'''Extra Channels - New Radios Only'''
	<table>		<table>
	<tr><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>		<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>
	<tr><td>17</td><td>'''Spare 1'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>17</td><td>'''Spare 1'''</td><td>Traffic Conversation (continue to use channel 4 to contact traffic)</td></tr>
	<tr><td>18</td><td>'''Spare 2'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>18</td><td>'''Spare 2'''</td><td>Coach Team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>19</td><td>'''Spare 3'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>19</td><td>'''Spare 3'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>20</td><td>'''Spare 4'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>20</td><td>'''Spare 4'''</td><td>Not allocated to any specific team</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

Jcrollie at 17:47, 1 May 2026

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	*Press the speak button, wait a second (it takes a moment to engage) and then say your name clearly and your message. You are limited to 60 seconds so make your message clear and concise.		*Press the speak button, wait a second (it takes a moment to engage) and then say your name clearly and your message. You are limited to 60 seconds so make your message clear and concise.
	*Take care you do not accidentally lean on the transmit button or allow the headset lead to work loose - this can tie up the channel. If this occurs the person transmitting cannot hear any radio calls so check neighboring radio holders rather than try to use the radio to find them.		*Take care you do not accidentally lean on the transmit button or allow the headset lead to work loose - this can tie up the channel. If this occurs the person transmitting cannot hear any radio calls so check neighboring radio holders rather than try to use the radio to find them.
	*Several channels have high levels of use - do not hold a conversation ~~with another radio user~~ on any channel that is for contact purpose. Use the contact channel to locate the person you want to talk to and then then go to an adjacent conversation channel to communicate with them.		*Several channels have high levels of use - do not hold a long conversation on any channel that is for contact purpose. Use the contact channel to locate the person you want to talk to and then then go to an adjacent conversation channel to communicate with them.
	*Avoid swearing on the radio and do not make personal comments, radio is not the place to have 'sensitive' discussions.		*Avoid swearing on the radio and do not make personal comments, radio is not the place to have 'sensitive' discussions.
	==Emergencies==		==Emergencies==
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	Our current handsets are mostly Baofeng UV-5R (new radios) or Baofeng model BF-888S (old radios). Their headset connector is a Kenwood K1 (sometimes sold as K01, K001, etc.): any headset with that connector should work with them or search for headsets compatible with one of the model numbers.		Our current handsets are mostly Baofeng UV-5R (new radios) or Baofeng model BF-888S (old radios). Their headset connector is a Kenwood K1 (sometimes sold as K01, K001, etc.): any headset with that connector should work with them or search for headsets compatible with one of the model numbers.

	'''UV-5R (New radios)'''		All radios should have a green sticker (for UV-5Rs this will likely be behind the battery) to indicate they have been programmed with the correct PD channels, this will be either a green smiley face or a unlocked padlock (which means the radio will not autolock the keypad). If the radio does not have a sticker it may not be on the right channels and should be swapped at the radio shack (please put the unlabelled one in the Sad Radios box)

			'''UV-5R (New radios)''' {{CaptionedImage\|file=UV-5R.jpeg\|align=right\|width=100px}}
	These do not have a channel selector knob and instead you use buttons on the front to switch between channels, the instructions below are also on the channel lammy attached to the radio		These do not have a channel selector knob and instead you use buttons on the front to switch between channels, the instructions below are also on the channel lammy attached to the radio
	* Change Channel – Press and hold the # key (bottom right) until lock symbol disappears, then use up and down keys		* Change Channel – Press and hold the # key (bottom right) until lock symbol disappears, then use up and down keys
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	'''BF-888S (Old radios)'''		'''BF-888S (Old radios)''' {{CaptionedImage\|file=BF-888.jpeg\|align=right\|width=100px}}
	Your radio should tell you which channel you're on; if it's beeping instead, follow this procedure to get voice prompts back:		Your radio should tell you which channel you're on; if it's beeping instead, follow this procedure to get voice prompts back:
	# Turn it off		# Turn it off

Jcrollie at 17:23, 1 May 2026

2026-05-01T17:23:43Z

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	'''Replacing batteries'''		'''Replacing batteries'''
	*Charged batteries are available at the Radio Shack		*Charged batteries are available at the Radio Shack
	*~~You are~~ suggested to replace your battery at least once a day (unless you have one of the larger batteries) as the radio will become less effective on low charge (~~often~~ before you get a warning message)		*It is suggested to replace your battery at least once a day (unless you have one of the larger batteries) as the radio will become less effective on low charge (sometimes before you get a warning message)
	*Please avoid taking a spare battery as we do not have enough extra batteries for everyone to do this and it can lead to other people not being able to use their radio when their battery runs out.		*Please avoid taking a spare battery as we do not have enough extra batteries for everyone to do this and it can lead to other people not being able to use their radio when their battery runs out.

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	*Avoid swearing on the radio and do not make personal comments, radio is not the place to have 'sensitive' discussions.		*Avoid swearing on the radio and do not make personal comments, radio is not the place to have 'sensitive' discussions.
	==Emergencies==		==Emergencies==
	Any [[Crewing#~~emergency~~\|emergency]] at an event should be reported by radio to the relevant head of department. If your radio channel is being used to convey emergency information then ~~you~~ do not use that radio channel for any other reason. Keep the channel clear so that the crew who are responding to the emergency can use it.		Any [[Crewing#Emergencies\|emergency]] at an event should be reported by radio to the relevant head of department. If your radio channel is being used to convey emergency information then do not use that radio channel for any other reason. Keep the channel clear so that the crew who are responding to the emergency can use it.

	==Radio Channels==		==Radio Channels==

	<table>		<table>
	<tr><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>		<tr><th>Number</th><th>Channel</th><th>Use</th></tr>
	<tr><td>1</td><td>'''Site Contact / Emergency channel'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>1</td><td>'''Site Contact / Emergency channel'''</td><td>All site teams including sparkies, hygiene and the people controlling vehicle movements</td></tr>
	<tr><td>2</td><td>'''Site Conversation'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>2</td><td>'''Site Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>
	<tr><td>3</td><td>'''God/Gate'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>3</td><td>'''God/Gate'''</td><td>Contacting God, Gate or Weapons Check</td></tr>
	<tr><td>4</td><td>'''Traffic Management'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>4</td><td>'''Traffic Management'''</td><td>Contacting the traffic management team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>5</td><td>'''Ref Contact'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>5</td><td>'''Ref Contact'''</td><td>Contacting referees in Anvil, plus IT or radio issues</td></tr>
	<tr><td>6</td><td>'''Ref Conversation'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>6</td><td>'''Ref Conversation'''</td><td>Spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>
	<tr><td>7</td><td>'''Plot + Plot Production'''</td>		<tr><td>7</td><td>'''Plot + Plot Production'''</td><td>Contacting plot and plot production teams</td></tr>
	<tr><td>8</td><td>'''Matt Cave'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>8</td><td>'''Matt Cave'''</td><td>Contacting the Game team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>9</td><td>'''Egregore contact'''</td>		<tr><td>9</td><td>'''Egregore contact'''</td><td>Contacting Egregores or the Game Director</td></tr>
	<tr><td>10</td><td>'''Egregore Conversation / Academy'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>10</td><td>'''Egregore Conversation / Academy'''</td><td>Contact for the Academy team and spare channel for longer conversations</td></tr>
	<tr><td>11</td><td>'''Skirmish Command'''</td>		<tr><td>11</td><td>'''Skirmish Command'''</td><td>Contact the skirmish or battle plot teams</td></tr>
	<tr><td>12</td><td>'''Battle 1'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>12</td><td>'''Battle 1'''</td><td>Contacting skirmish or battle referees</td></tr>
	<tr><td>13</td><td>'''Battle 2'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>13</td><td>'''Battle 2'''</td><td>Contacting skirmish or battle referees</td></tr>
	<tr><td>14</td><td>'''Civil Service'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>14</td><td>'''Civil Service'''</td><td>Contacting the Civil Service</td></tr>
	<tr><td>15</td><td>'''First Aid '''</td></tr>		<tr><td>15</td><td>'''First Aid '''</td><td>Contacting the Medic team</td></tr>
	<tr><td>16</td><td>'''Security / Conduct / Participant Welfare'''</td></tr>		<tr><td>16</td><td>'''Security / Conduct / Participant Welfare'''</td><td>Contacting Security, Conduct or Participant Welfare teams</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

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	==~~=Site Contact=~~==		==Common radio terminology and etiquettes==
	~~Site contact~~ is ~~the primary contact channel for all site team. It includes sparkies, hygiene~~ and ~~the~~ people ~~controlling vehicle movements.~~		The below terms and etiquettes are quite common and while you are not required to use them it is useful to understand what they mean and why some people use them
			* "<your name> to <their team or name>", or "<their team or name> from <your name>" - getting someone's attention before starting a conversation (sometimes repeated for clarity/urgency), it is always recommended to wait for the other party to respond to ensure they are on the same channel and listening
	~~===Banksmen===~~		*"Over" - I have finished speaking and am expecting a response
	~~When individual crew are operating vehicles like tractors~~ or the ~~hook loaders,~~ they ~~should operate their conversations~~ on ~~one of~~ the ~~higher channels~~ - ~~ideally one of~~ the conversation ~~channels which is unlikely~~ to ~~be busy before time~~-in.		*"Out" - I have finished the conversation and do not expect a response
			*"Returning to channel <your channel>" - I have finished the conversation and am returning to my normal channel
			*"Roger" - I received and understood your message
			*"Wilco" - I received your instructions and will comply
			*"Say Again" - please repeat your last message
			*"Voxing" or "Keying" - someone is accidentally transmitting
			* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_phonetic_alphabet NATO phonetic alphabet] - using names for letters when accuracy is required

	== Radio handsets ==		== Radio handsets ==

	Our current handsets are mostly Baofeng UV-5R (new radios) or Baofeng model BF-888S (old radios). Their headset connector is a Kenwood K1 (sometimes sold as K01, K001, etc.): any headset with that connector should work with them or search for headsets compatible with one of the model numbers.		Our current handsets are mostly Baofeng UV-5R (new radios) or Baofeng model BF-888S (old radios). Their headset connector is a Kenwood K1 (sometimes sold as K01, K001, etc.): any headset with that connector should work with them or search for headsets compatible with one of the model numbers.

	~~=== Voice prompts ===~~
	'''UV-5R (New radios)'''		'''UV-5R (New radios)'''
	These do not have a channel selector knob and instead you use buttons on the front to switch between channels, the instructions below are also on the channel lammy attached to the radio		These do not have a channel selector knob and instead you use buttons on the front to switch between channels, the instructions below are also on the channel lammy attached to the radio

Jcrollie at 15:59, 1 May 2026

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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	~~Everyone wants a radio - they're exciting and cool.~~ We use over 200 radios at the event and they can be a vital tool to coordinate teams or call for help, so it is important ensure that everyone uses proper radio protocol.		We use over 200 radios at the event and they can be a vital tool to coordinate teams or call for help, so it is important ensure that crew only use a radio if it is assigned to them and everyone uses proper radio protocol.

	==Allocation Pick-up and Drop-off==		==Allocation Pick-up and Drop-off==
	Radios are pre-allocated to teams in advance of the event - please check with your team leader or head of department if you need a radio or if you need any radio equipment e.g. headsets.{{CaptionedImage\|file=Radio shack.PNG\|align=right\|width=300px}}		Radios are pre-allocated to teams in advance of the event - please check with your team leader or head of department if you need a radio or if you need any radio equipment e.g. headsets.{{CaptionedImage\|file=Radio shack.PNG\|align=right\|width=300px}}

	'''Pick-up'''~~<br>~~		'''Pick-up'''
	Most teams will pick up radios from the Radio Shack (located near Monster) from Thursday morning (unless you are on the list below) and these need to be signed for - check with your team leader if they will hand these out or if you should collect in person. The Radio Shack may be self serve for large parts of the event but there will be numerous signs to help guide you.		*Most teams will pick up radios from the Radio Shack (located near Monster) from Thursday morning (unless you are on the list below) and these need to be signed for - check with your team leader if they will hand these out or if you should collect in person.
			*The Radio Shack may be self serve for large parts of the event but there will be numerous signs to help guide you.
			*Depending on stocks there may be headsets available at the Radio Shack but please remember to bring your headset if you already have one.
			*Teams that collect radios from Ali's compound instead of the Radio Shack:
			** Hygiene
			** Infrastructure
			** Tents
			** Trader Liaison
			** Traffic Management

			'''Replacing batteries'''
			*Charged batteries are available at the Radio Shack
			*You are suggested to replace your battery at least once a day (unless you have one of the larger batteries) as the radio will become less effective on low charge (often before you get a warning message)
			*Please avoid taking a spare battery as we do not have enough extra batteries for everyone to do this and it can lead to other people not being able to use their radio when their battery runs out.

	~~Teams that collect radios from Ali's compound instead of the Radio Shack:~~		'''Drop-off'''
	* Hygiene		*Please return all radio equipment to the same location you picked it up from - except covert headsets which you should take home with you.
	* Infrastructure		*Do not leave radios in ISO containers, the temperature and humidity changes are not good for electronics and the batteries are a fire risk.
	* Tents		*Please turn the radios off and remove the batteries to make packing up easier
	* Trader Liaison
	* Traffic Management

	Charged batteries are available at the Radio Shack, please do '''not''' take a spare battery as we do not have enough extra batteries for everyone to do this and it can lead to other people not being able to use their radio when their battery runs out

	~~Depending on stocks there may be headsets available at the Radio Shack but please remember to bring your headset if you already have one.~~

	'''Drop-off'''~~<br>~~
	Please return all radio equipment to the same location you picked it up from. Do not leave radios in ISO containers, the temperature and humidity changes are not good for electronics and the batteries are a fire risk.

	==Damaged Radios or Batteries==		==Damaged Radios or Batteries==
	Take to the Radio Shack, deposit in the area provided (normally labelled Sad Radios) and clearly label any faults that are not immediately obvious.		Take to the Radio Shack, deposit in the area provided (normally labelled Sad Radios) and clearly label any faults that are not immediately obvious.

	==Radio Protocol & Use==		==Radio Protocol & Use==
	Before transmitting move away from loud sources of background noise and if windy shield your microphone. If you have just changed channel then pause to check if someone else is mid conversation.		The below are the minimum standards we expect from all radio users, further down the page there are some guidelines that may be useful and explain some of the terminology some people may use
			*Before transmitting move away from loud sources of background noise and if windy shield your microphone. If you have just changed channel then pause to check if someone else is mid conversation.
	Press the speak button, wait a second (it takes a moment to engage) and then say your name clearly and your message. You are limited to 60 seconds so make your message clear and concise.		*Press the speak button, wait a second (it takes a moment to engage) and then say your name clearly and your message. You are limited to 60 seconds so make your message clear and concise.
			*Take care you do not accidentally lean on the transmit button or allow the headset lead to work loose - this can tie up the channel. If this occurs the person transmitting cannot hear any radio calls so check neighboring radio holders rather than try to use the radio to find them.
	Take care you do not accidentally lean on the transmit button or allow the headset lead to work loose - this can tie up the channel. If this occurs the person transmitting cannot hear any radio calls so check neighboring radio holders rather than try to use the radio to find them.		*Several channels have high levels of use - do not hold a conversation with another radio user on any channel that is for contact purpose. Use the contact channel to locate the person you want to talk to and then then go to an adjacent conversation channel to communicate with them.
			*Avoid swearing on the radio and do not make personal comments, radio is not the place to have 'sensitive' discussions.
	Several channels have high levels of use - do not hold a conversation with another radio user on any channel that is for contact purpose. Use the contact channel to locate the person you want to talk to and then then go to an adjacent conversation channel to communicate with them.

	Avoid swearing on the radio and do not make personal comments, radio is not the place to have 'sensitive' discussions.

	==Emergencies==		==Emergencies==
	Any [[Crewing#emergency\|emergency]] at an event should be reported by radio to the relevant head of department. If your radio channel is being used to convey emergency information then you do not use that radio channel for any other reason. Keep the channel clear so that the crew who are responding to the emergency can use it.		Any [[Crewing#emergency\|emergency]] at an event should be reported by radio to the relevant head of department. If your radio channel is being used to convey emergency information then you do not use that radio channel for any other reason. Keep the channel clear so that the crew who are responding to the emergency can use it.