Radio

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Lesson structure

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Learning Goal

at the end of this class students will learn three new words regarding radio voice procedure

Read, Listen and complete the sentences

Question 1

Radios hop frequences in order to .....

Question 2

There are two basic types of radios: the .................... 

and the ...................................

Question 3

The SINC GARS radio can handle not only ..........................................................

but also voice transmissions

Question 4

The handheld is most useful for 

...............................................................

Question 5

Today's portable handheld radios are powered by 

............................................................................

Read again and choose the correct answer

What can be inferred about the SINC GARS radio?

1. it cannot hop frequencies automatically
2. it is mostly used for data transmissions
3. it has a better battery than the AN/PRC-148
4. Soldiers wear it like a backpack

According to the text, what is true of the AN/PRC-148 handheld radio?

1. it can receive but not send data messages
2. it is too large to fit into a soldier's pocket
3. it uses a rechargeable battery
4. it has a longer range than man-pack radios

How many types of radios do you know? 

SINCGARS Radio

AN-PRC 148

Choose the correct definiton for each word

man-pack

1. a radio worn on the back
2. a message sent through a radio
3. a type of radio transmission

two-way

1. moving in two directions
2. consisting of two parts
3. using voice and data

stay in contact

1. to replace batteries
2. to have communication
3. to turn off a radio

Complete the conversation with appropriate words or phrases

Complete the word or short phrase that is similar in meaning to the underlinded part

I understood you last transmission. I am moving toward the objective now

_ _ g _ _

Yes. All unites have reported back to base

_ f _ _ _ _ _ t _ _ _

You're going to have to repeat the last transmissions, soldier. I couldn't understand you

_ o _ ' _    _ _ e _ _ _ _ _    _ p

This is Delta Actual. Please proceed with your transmission.

_ o    a _ _ _ _

I'm verifying that information for you now. Please wait until my next transmission.

S _ _ _ _ _ y

Listen to a radio conversation between a soldier in the field and his commander. 

Why does the man contact the woman on the radio?

What does the woman order the unit to do?

Why does the man ask the woman to "say again?"

In pairs, act out short radio exchanges using the procedure words in Ex. 4. 

Write down the correct word for each meaning

Yes.

NO

Wait

I understand
I received your transmission

I am finished speaking and waiting for a reply

Repeat the last transmission

I will comply, I will do what you have asked

I cannot hear you / your voice

Please send your next transmission