Signal Communication

By: Kayla Marie Cago

Pauline Depositario
DEFINITION OF TERMS
 Signal Communication – a method or
means or a combination thereof of
conveying information of any king of one
person or place to another except direct
communication
 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.
Principles of Responsibility for
Communication
 A. Commander Responsibility
 B. Superior to Subordinate
 C. Supporting to Supported
 D. Reinforcing to Reinforce
 E. Lateral Communications
 F. Maintenance of Communication
Communication Characteristics
 1. Reliability
◦ A. Alternative Routing
◦ B. Reserved Equipment
◦ C. Training and Logistics
2. Speed
3. Security
4. Flexibility
5. Restricted Use
 6. Appropriate Means
 7. Dispersion
 8. Operational Simplicity
 9. Integrated System
Means of Communication
 1. Telecommunication Means
 A. Electrical/Electronic Communications
◦ A1.Voice
◦ A2. Telegraphy
◦ A3. Teletypewriter
◦ A4. Facsimile
◦ A5. Television
 2. Visual Communication
◦ a. Flags
◦ b. Lights
◦ c. Pro-techniques
◦ d. Panels
 3. Sound Communication
 4. Physical Communication Means
◦ a. Messenger Communication
◦ b. Trained Animals
◦ c. Mail
FUNDAMENTAL OF NET OPERATIONS

 A. TERMINOLOGY
◦ 1. Call Sign. Any combination of
characters or pronounceable words
word which identify communication
facilities, command, authority, activities
or unit.
◦ 2. Individual Call Sign. A call sign
which identifies as single communication
facility, command, authority, activity or
units.
◦ 3. Net Call Sign. A call sign which
identifies all station in a particular net.
◦ 4. Call. A method of establishing
communication whereby the station
desiring to establish contact transmits
the call sign of the station he want to
communicate with, as well as his own
identity.
 5. Single Call. A method of establishing
communication whereby the calling
station transmit the individual call sign of
called station.
 6. Multiple Call. A method of
establishing communication whereby
calling stn transmits a series of call sign.
 7. Radio Net. A radio net consists of
several stations working together on the
same frequency, same modulation and
same emission.
 8. Pro-word. Are pronounceable words
assigned specific meaning used to facilitate
traffic handling and radio telephone
circuit.
B. TYPES OF NET OPERATION
1. Directed Net
2. Free Net
C. FUNCTION OF NET CONTROL STN
1. NCS Defined: Senior radio station in
the net who exercises supervision and
control over net operation and determine
if not will be operated a free or directed
net.
◦ 2. Specific Duties
◦ Prevents and official conversation
(chatting) between operators.
◦ Monitor all transmission in the net to
ensure that correct procedures are
used.
◦ Carry out the commander's order for
imposing radio or listening silence.
◦ Orders frequency change or shift as
needed
◦ Determine broadcast schedule if
required.
◦ Establishes and enforces authentication
criteria.
D. RADIO NET OPERATING RULES
1. Make only short and concise
transmission consistent with clarity.
2. Adhere to operating procedures.
3. No transmission will be made without
proper authority.

E. AUTHENTICATION DEFINED
Authentication is a security measure
designed to protect communication
system from fraudulent transmission.
 F. TYPE OF AUTHENTICATION
◦ 1. Message Authentication - A
security measure designed to prove that
a particular message emanated from
official sources.
◦ 2. Station Authentication - A security
measures whereby station proved that
they are legitimate station and net one
established by the enemy to confused as
to gained information.
 G. CHARACTERISTICS OF TACTICAL
RADIO SETS
◦ 1. Radio Set URC 187 The URC 187 is
an HF radio communication that may be
use for short or long range
communication not specific can be given
as this will vary according to the terrain,
atmospheric conditions, frequency of
operation.
 Technical Characteristics:
 a. Power Supply 8.5 to 15 VDC
 b. Frequency Range. 2-11.99 MHz
 c. Channels 20,000 useable channels
 d. Mode of Operation. AM
 e. Antenna. Whip, Dipole and Long Wire
 f. Power Output. 20 Watts High, 5 watts
low
 Operating Procedure
 a. Check the power supply on the
transceiver. Press the battery test button
and observe the reading or the panel
meter. Reading should be 12 - 14 volts.
 b. Connect the chosen antenna to the
antenna connector 50 ohms dipole
terminal. Provide grounding if necessary.
 c. Set the transceiver of the frequency of
operation.
 d. Switch on the transceiver by turning
the volume control clockwise.
 e. Set the function control to tune
position.
 f. Tune the connected antenna by properly
setting the antenna tune 2 and the
antenna 1 controls. Proper tuning is
achieved if the meter needle reacts on
the "TUNE" (green) area.
 g. Set function switch to desire mode of
operation.
 h. With the speaker are the: SPKR"
position. Noise should be avail on the
speaker.
 i. Adjust clarifier to clearly receive
incoming signals.
 j. Connect handset or telegraphy
key/handset connector.
 k. Select power output by setting switch
to "HI" or "LOW".
 2. Radio Set AN/PRC - 77
 The AN/PRC - 77 is a fully transistorized
short range portable, frequency (FM)
receiver transmitter use to provide two
way voice communication.
 Technical Characteristics
◦ a. Frequency Range: Low band 30 to
52.95 MHz High band 53 to 75.95 MHz
◦ b. Number of channels. 920 spaced
every 50 KHz c. Planning range. 8 Kms
(5 miles)
◦ d. Power output. 1.5 to 4 watts
◦ e. Antenna. 3 ft steel whip, 10 ft Multi
section and 10 ft vehicular.
◦ f. Power Source. DC battery
◦ g. Weight. (RT only) 13 lbs
 3. PRC - 126
 Technical Characteristics
◦ a. Power Output 1 watt
◦ b. Frequency Range. 30 to 87.975 mhz
◦ c. Number of channels. 2,320 channels
◦ d. Mode of Operation. FM
◦ e. Transmission Range - short antenna -
1648 ft (500 mtrs)
◦ f. long antenna - 9890 ft (3,000 mtrs)
◦ g. Preset Channel Spacing –
Programmable
◦ h. Preset Channel 10
◦ i. Battery Operating Time - 76 hours
◦ j. Weight with complete accessories 2.6
lbs
 General Operating Hints
◦ a. Use a handset or head set in a place
of a loud speaker incoming signal is
weak.
◦ b. Make sure the microphone or handset
is in good condition.
◦ c. If a set is in vehicle, make sure the
battery voltage is up.
◦ d. Switch off the radio set when starting
the engine. e. Moving the set a few
meter may be improved reception
considerably.
◦ f. Use CW in place of voice for increase
range or if voice signal is weak.
◦ g. Pausing should be observed during
transmission that is press to talk 10
seconds and release 5 seconds for
◦ break then press to transmit again alternately.
Prolonged continuous transmission by
pressing transmits which on handset will
damage the power amplifier of the radio set.
4. Radio Set URC - 601F
The URC - 601F VHF HF handheld radio
set is designed for short range
communication in areas where size,
weight and proper consumption have all
to kept to a minimum. Extremely ragger
and light weight, it is waterproof.
 Technical Characteristics
◦ a. Type of service. F3 (narrow band FM)
simplex
◦ b. Frequency Range. 44 to 54 MHz
◦ c. Number of channels. 6 space every
25 KHz
◦ d. Planning range. 2Kms
◦ e. Power Output. 1.5 watts high and 30
miliwatt low
◦ f. Antenna. 1 meter sectional tape rule
◦ g. Power source. 12 volts nominal for a
battery of 8 dry cell battery life
approximately 50 hours is to 9
receive/transmit ratio.
 5. Radio Set URC – 773
 The URC - 773 is a short man pack
portable frequency modulated (FM)
receiver transmitted used to provide two
way voice communication. Multicolored
led are provided to indicate battery life.
 Technical Characteristics
◦ a. Type of service. F3 (narrow band FM)
simplex
◦ b. Frequency Range. 36 to 97.5 MHz
◦ c. Number of channels. 16,000 every 25
KHz d. Power Output. Low 1 watt and
high 5 watt e. Antenna. Sectional whip
antenna
◦ f. Power source. 12 VDC from VDC
battery BA-30
◦ g. Weight. Approximately 6.06 kgs including
whip, handset and batteries.
◦ h. Battery life. 1 is to 9 reception transmission
ratio. 32 hours - HI and 42 hours - LOW