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Common Sense Stuff
- Read the manufacturers instructions before using the equipment.
- Do not use the radio while driving or other activities
demanding concentration.
- Avoid accessories such as earpieces tangling with fixed
objects or machines.
- Avoid getting the radio wet.
- Avoid dropping the radio.
Electrical Safety
- Never use a mains charger outside
- To avoid electric shock only charge the battery in a dry
environment.
- If the radio or antenna is broken or damaged do not use
the radio as contact with internal parts may cause electric
shock or burns.
Safety in Use
- Never rely on the radio for first line safety
- Ensure you have good batteries and carry spares.
- Know the 'Lost Communications Plan' and stick to it.
Lost Communications Plan
There are many factors, which could prevent radio communication,
user-error, out of range or flat batteries.
What are you going to do if you loose radio contact?.
Make a plan for 'Lost Communications' and stick to it. As
you build up experience you will be able to predict good and
bad radio spots. Arrange communications around these.
Prearrange meeting points, times and alternate plans in case
of total communications failure.
- Check all the radios are communicating before parting
company.
- Ensure everyone knows your Channel and Tone and how the
radio works.
- Agree default meeting points and times.
- Agree a 'Plan B' if communication fails
- Ensure everyone knows the 'Lost Communications Plan'
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