Burnside Bridge Antietam Battlefield
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Alert Status For Airports
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All operators on the net have a responsibility to help keep the net operating
smoothly.
- After checking in, do not leave the net unless excused.
- Listen, and DO NOT transmit when there is ongoing business.
It does not help the Net Control Station to have someone calling for recognition when
other matters are being handled.
- Keep all transmission SHORT. Often when a question is asked, get the answer
(don't make a decision for someone else) and transmit the answer in the shortest simplest
sentence requested. Explanations are not necessary. Less is more, that is, less
transmission time means more time for other transmissions.
- Use your best microphone techniques.
- Present your best "professional" image to those around you at all
times.
- Gather the facts before transmitting, If you need time to think, just say
stand-by and release the PTT switch, do your thinking and then transmit.
- Use 3rd party communications when practicable. It is often better for
officials to talk to each other rather than be "filtered" through another
operator. Remember you are still responsible for the proper operation of your radio.
- Once the net control gives the frequency to you, handle your business then pass
the net back, as quickly as possible, to the NCS.
- Pass all traffic as efficiently as possible.
- Don't get up-tight, relax, do your job. You may be called an amateur, but
you are a "pro" when it comes to organized, efficient communications. No
other group in the field is as well trained in communications as the "amateurs."
- Don't be afraid that you will do something wrong. No one is purrfect!
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