BASIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATION

“THE VOICE OF COMMAND”

 CLASS RULES
Dress Code: White round neck T-shirt and Maong long pants.

Microphone Device should be muted.

No sit-in audience during class session.

Create a quiet work place.

Questions will be entertained after class session.

Unnecessary use of devices, websites and other applications

during class session are prohibited.

No eating during class session.

Personal necessity will be allowed only during break time.

ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE

A. To understand the meaning of Basic Signal

Communication, its function and importance in
the military organization.

B. Identify the characteristics and means of

communication as well as their
advantages/disadvantages and tactical
application.
SCOPE OF THE PRESENTATION

➢ Definition of terms
➢ Advantages and Disadvantages tactical radio
➢ Radio Telephone Procedure
➢ Type of tactical radio
➢ Fundamentals of tactical radio communication
➢ Guidelines for transmission
➢ Phonetic Alphabet
➢ Radio net diagram
 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Signal Communication – a method or means or a

combination thereof of conveying information of one
person or place to another except direct conversation.

Means of Communication – a medium by which

a message is conveyed from one person to another
Agency of Communication – A facility which
embraces the personnel and equipment to provide
signal communication by any particular means or
combination thereof. COMMEL, Division Signal
Battalion.

Tactical Radio Sets – is the principal means

of communication in tactical units. It use for
command, fire control, exchange of information
and administrative purposes between and
within units
 MEANS OF
COMMUNICATIONS
Wire – It is used as the principal means of
communication in all armed forces. This means
of communication embraces all equipment used
for laying recovering wire, battery operated and
sound-powered telephones, switch boards and
teletype equipment when their use is authorized.
MEANS OF SIGNAL COMMUNICATION

Radio – this means of communication is the

most rapid one. It is most frequently used for
maintaining command, control, contact and
direction in contact. The radio has one distinct
advantage over other means of communication.
It has a relatively high degree of mobility and
flexibitly, resulting from the fact that physical
circuits are unnecessary to establish
communication between radio stations.
MEANS OF SIGNAL COMMUNICATION

Messenger – the use of messenger as a

means of communication is preferred over the
rest when maps and classified documents are
to be transmitted to other operating units.
Since time immemorial, messengers are have
been used as a means as communication
MEANS OF SIGNAL COMMUNICATION

Visual Signal – It is used to control the

action of the small units. Over the years, a
visual signal has been relegated to the role of an
auxiliary means of communication. Any signal
that is received by the eye regardless of how it is
transmitted “common sense” definition of a
visual signal, flags, signal flares, and smoke
signals have been used throughout the ages as
visual means of communication have been
developed
 MEANS OF SIGNAL COMMUNICATION

Sound Signal – This means of

communications is primarily to spread alarms.
Normally it is used to warn troops of an
impending hostile air, mechanized, or gas attack,
Signal received by the unaided ear, regardless of
the method of transmission, are sound means of
communication. They may be transmitted by
whistles, bugler, horns, weapons and other
noise- making device. Prearranged messages are
transmitted through this means.
 CAPABILITIES OF THE RADIO
1. Radio communication can be used more quickly than
wire communication.
2. Once mounted in the vehicle, radio equipment
should be ready for use and does not require reinstallation.
3. Radio is mobile, it can be used a serial,
amphibious vehicle and dismounted unit
4. Through the use of relay circuit, it communicates
for a distance in case of VHF- HF.
5. it has different mode of operation such as voice
radio telephony, telegraph, teletype, visual transformation
and transmission
 LIMITATIONS
Radio is subject to equipment breakdown.
Radio is subject to interference.
Radio is the least secured means of
communication
TACTICAL APPLICATIONS
Main unit is moving or operating. It is necessary to
maintain radio silence.
Avoid necessary transmission.
Transmit only when necessary emergency
 ADVANTAGES OF RADIO

SPEED OF INSTALLATION – It is easy to

establish than wire or other means of signal
communication.

FLEXIBLE – It is no fixed circuits are required to

be constructed.
It provides communication across impossible
terrain over which is may be impractical to install
wire.
 DISADVANTAGES OF RADIO

LACK OF SECURITY- Radio is the least

secured means. It is always assumed that
interception every time the transmitter is
place on operation.

Subject for interception radio is least vulnerable

to enemy terrorist activity than wire, however, it
is subject for interference from precipitation and
jamming to other station.
 RADIO TELEPHONE PROCEDURES
Radio telephone procedures are a set for using a
radio or telephone. It speeds the exchange of message and
helps avoid errors, the rules listed below will help you use
transmission times efficiently and avoid violations of
communication security

a. Transmit clear, complete, and concise

messages, When possible write them out beforehand.
b. Speak clearly, slowly and natural phrases.
Enunciate each word if a receiving operator must write the
message, allow time for him to do so.
c. Listen before transmitting to avoid interfering
with other transmission.
d. Always assumed that the enemy is listening.
TYPES OF TACTICAL RADIO SETS AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS

1. RF - 5800H MAN PACK

MODULATION: Frequency Modulated (FM)
FREQUENCY RANGE: 2 MHZ – 30 MHZ (HF)
POWER INPUT: 23-30 VDC **NOTE** RADIO SHUT DOWN AT 21VDC
POWER OUTPUT: (HF) 1, 5, 20 WATTS / (FM) 1, 5, 10 WATTS
MODES OF OPERATION: 3G
PRESS TO TALK (HAND SET)
WHIP ANTENNA
WET CELL BATTERY
PRESS TO TALK (HAND SET)
POWER SOURCE – 12 VDC, 24 PCS BA – 30 12V.
 2. HARRIS RF 5800V-HH VHF Handheld Radio.
MODULATION: Frequency Modulated (FM)
FREQUENCY RANGE: 30.0 MHz to 107.99999 MHz
POWER INPUT: Battery
TRANSMITTER POWER OUTPUT: Operator Selectable 0.25, 2, 5 watts
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -20°C to +60°C (including battery)
TRANSMISSION RANGE: 5 to 7 Kms (LOS)
WEIGHT: 1 kg including battery and short antenna
SIZE (with battery): 2.85 W x 9.1 H x 1.6 D in. (7.2 W x 25.0 H x 4.1 D cm.)
Fundamentals of tactical radio communication

Radio Net – A group of several station working together in the same

frequency.

Call sign – Combination of characters (Letters and numbers) or

Pronounceable.

Net Call Sign – A call sign that identifies all radio station operating in a
particular net and using the same frequency.

Call – A method of establishing the communication whereby the station

calling transmit the identity of the station called as well as his own identity.

Pro words - Are pronounceable words that have assigned meaning to

facilitate transmission by radio.

Individual Call sign - this call sign Identifies a single call to any station
within the net.

Collective Call sign - this call sign Identifies two or more station in
particular radio net but not all stations in the net.
Fundamentals of tactical radio communication
CONT’N

Individual Call sign - this call sign Identifies a single call to any
station within the net.

-
Collective Call sign this call sign Identifies two or more station in
particular radio net but not all stations in the net.
 PROWORDS
All After - the portion of message to which one refer as all that which
follows.
Break - I hereby indicated to separation in the next from other portion
with the message.
Correct -You are correct or what you have transmitted is correct.
I read back - The following is my response to your instruction to read
back.
I say again - I am repeating transmission or portion indicated.
I spell - I spell the next word phonetically.
More to follow -Transmitting station has additional traffic for the
receiving station.
Over - his is the end of my transmission to you and response is
necessary.
Go Ahead - transmitted not to be used together with the proword out.
 PROWORDS
Read back - Repeat this entire transmission back to me
exactly as received.
Roger - I have received your transmission satisfactorily.
Say Again - Repeat all your last transmission.
Wait - I must pause for a few seconds.
Wilco - I have received your message, understood it, and
will comply.
Wait Out - I must pause longer for a few seconds.
Word After - Word to which I refer follow.
Word Before - Word to which I refer precedence.
Out - This is the end of my transmission to you and no
reply is required.
 GUIDELINES FOR TRANSMISSION

1) Always write your radio message before transmitting.

2) Always listened before starting to talk so as not to
interrupt other conversation.
3) Speak distinctly and enunciate each word in normal
tone to allow the receiving operator time for copying.
4) Releasing the push to talk button immediately after
completion of your transmission otherwise you will
not hear other station.
PHONETIC ALPHABET
Pronunciation

LETTER PHONETIC SPOKEN

A ALPHA AL FAH
B BRAVO BRA VOH
C CHARLIE CHAR LEE or SHUR LEE
D DELTA DEL TAH
E ECHO ECK OH
F FOXTROT FOXS TROT
G GOLF GOLF
H HOTEL HOH TELL
I INDIA IN DEE AH
J JULIET JEW LEE IT
K KILO KEY LOH
L LIMA LEE MAH
M MIKE MIKE
N NOVEMBER NO VEM BER
O OSCAR OSS CAH
P PAPA PAH PAH
Q QUEBEC KEH BECK
R ROMEO ROW MEOH
S SIERRA SEE AIR AH
T TANGO TAN GO
U UNIFORM YOU NEE FORM
V VICTOR VEK TAH
W WHISKEY WISSKEY
X X- RAY EKS RAY
Y YANKEE YANG KEY
` Z ZULU ZOO LOO
USAGE

1. To identify individual hours of the alphabet in a message.

2. To spell out difficult or foreign words within a plain text message

Preceded by the proword I SPELL

3. To transmit each character in encrypted groups, this will be done

even if occasional groups in the encrypted text are pronounceable, it
need not be preceded by proword I SPELL.

4. Personal initials will be spoken phonetically preceded by the

proword “INITIAL RB Montes will be spoken as INITIALS ROMEO
BRAVO Montes.
PHONETIC NUMERALS

Pronunciation
NUMERALS SPOKEN

0 ZE RO

1 WUN

2 TOO

3 THU REE

4 FOW ER

5 FI YEV

6 SIX

7 SEV- EN

8 AIT

9 NIN ER
 RADIO NET DIAGRAM
OPEN NET

70IB HQS
NCS
“LIBRA”

“TIGER”
P:___ Mhz
A:___ Mhz

ALFA COY BRAVO COY CHARLIE COY

“VIRGO” “CANCER” “GEMINI”
 RADIO NET DIAGRAM
DIRECTED NET

70IB HQS
“LIBRA”
NCS
“TIGER”
P:___ Mhz
A:___ Mhz

ALFA COY BRAVO COY CHARLIE COY

“VIRGO” “CANCER” “GEMINI”
“THE SIGNAL CORPS DOES NOT
CLAIM TO HAVE WON ANY
BATTLE, BUT NO BATTLE HAS
EVER BEEN WON WITHOUT THE
SIGNAL CORPS.”