This document provides guidelines for using two-way radios during emergency situations at Auburn Medical Center. It discusses turning radios on and off, communicating effectively by waiting to speak and releasing the push-to-talk button, and ensuring the antenna is secure. The document also covers storing radios properly by turning them off and replacing batteries, and includes brief descriptions of UHF, VHF frequencies and radio controls.

2. Provide a common understanding of basic two-way radio
knowledge and guidelines to enhance overall
communication for Multicare Auburn Medical Center
personnel during emergency situations

3. General radio communication
Anatomy of a radio
Programming the radio

4. Communicating effectively
Protecting patients
Saving lives

5. • Power “ON and “OFF”
• Different styles
• -Push button
• -Control knob
• Turn off when changing
batteries

6.  Eliminates noise on analog radios
 “Open” for white noise
 “Close” to reduce noise
 Separate knob or ring under volume knob

7.  Push (PTT) button
 Wait 2 seconds
 Speak in normal voice
 Release button and listen for response
-Incoming messages lost if PTT is activated

8. Speaker and mic together
Mic when PTT is pressed
Speaker when PTT is not in use

9. • Ensure antenna is
tight
• Hold vertical for best
reception
• Do not hold handle as
it will hinder
communication

10. When storing
-Turn off radio
-Remove or replace with fully charged batteries
Keep an extra battery pack

11. UHF
Ultra-high Frequency
450 MHz to 470 MHz
VHF
Very-high Frequency
150 MHz 170 MHz

12.  Push Button
 Dial Control
 Automatic Scanning
Channel/Mode
Selector Knob

13. • One frequency at a
time
• Must be on the same
channel
• Special use
frequency
Channel Mode
Select Knob
Channel Mode
Name

14. General radio communication
Anatomy of a radio
Programming the radio