Basic Signal Communication

Basic Signal Communication
A. Definition of Terms
1. Signal Communication – is a method or means or a combination thereof of

conveying information of any kind of one person or place to another except direct
communication.
2. Means of Communication – a medium by which a message is conveyed from

one person to another.
3. Agency of Communication – a facility which embraces the personnel and

equipment to provide signal communication by any particular means or combination
thereof. COMMEL, Division Signal Battalion.
4. Tactical Radio Sets - Is the principal means of communication in tactical

units. It is use for command, fire control, exchange of information and administrative
purposes between and within units. It is especially adapted to rapid changing situation
such as air ground ship to shore, air to air communication. It is also essential for
communication in impassable terrain or in large wire and other means is impracticable
to install.
B. Means of Communication
1. Wire – It is used as the principal means of communication in all military units.
This means of communication embraces all equipment’s used for laying recovering wire,
battery operated and sound-powered telephones, switch boards and teletype equipment,
when their use is authorized.
2. Radio – this means of communication is the most rapid one. It is most
frequently used for maintaining command, control, contact and direction in contact.
Advantage of Radio
a. High degree of mobility and flexibility.
b. It is the only adequate means of communication available in the

fast moving situations such as armored attacks, amphibious operation, naval gunfire
support, serial bombing and strafing mission.
3. Messenger – the use of messenger as a means of communication is preferred

over the rest when maps and classified documents are to be transmitted to the other
operating units.
4. Visual Signal – it is used to control the action of small units. Over the years, a
visual signal has been relegated to the role of an auxiliary means of communication.
5. Sound Signal – this means of communication is used primarily to spread

alarms. Normally, it is used to warn troops of an impending hostile air, mechanized, or
gas attack.

C. Advantages of Tactical Radio Sets.
1. Speed of installation - It is easy to establish than wire or other means of

communication.
2. Flexible - It is no fixed circuit is to be constructed
3. It provides communication across terrain over which it may be

impractical to install wire.
D. Disadvantage of Tactical Radio Sets
1. Lack of Security - radio is the least secured means. It is always assumed that
interception every time the transmitter is placed on operation.
2. Subject for interception – radio is less vulnerable to enemy terrorist activity
than wire, however, it is subject for interference from precipitation and jamming to
other station.
E. Fundamental of Tactical Radio Communication
1. Radio Net – a group of several stations working together in the same
frequency.
2. Call Sign – a combination of pronounceable words that identifies the facility or
station.
3. Individual Call Sign – this call sign identifies a single call to any station
within the net.
4. Collective Call Sign – this call sign identifies two or more stations in
particular radio net but not all stations in the net.
5. Net Call Sign – this call sign identifies all radio stations operating in a
particular radio net.
6. Call – a method of establishing communications whereby the station calling

transmits the identity of the station called as well as his own identity.
7. Pro words – are pronounceable words which have assigned meaning to
facilitate transmission by radio communication
a. Over – My transmission is ended and I expect a response from you.
b. Roger – I received your last message satisfactorily.
c. Out – My transmission is ended and I expect no response from you.
d. Wilco – I will comply to your instruction.

e. Query – Clarification
f. Lima Charlie – I received your message loud and clear.
g. Say again – I did not understand your transmission, request repeat our last
transmission.
h. Request Net With – Can I talk with Pfc Tolentino or Pfc Ramos.
i. Wait One – Request that you wait for a minute, I will call the person you
want to talk to.
j. Read Back – Read back the message you have copied.
k. Radio Silence – Cease transmission immediately, however, keep on

listening on the same frequency.
l. Break-break – stop your conversation and allow me to this net to transmit
for an urgent message.
F. Phonetic Alphabet
A – Alpha I – India Q – Quebec Y – Yankee
B – Bravo J – Juliet R – Romeo Z – Zulu
C – Charlie K – Kilo S – Sierra
D – Delta L – Lima T – Tango
E – Echo M – Mike U – Uniform
F – Foxtrot N – November V – Victor
G – Golf O – Oscar W – Whisky
H – Hotel P – Papa X – X-ray
G. Numerical Pronunciation
1 – Wun 6 - Six
2 – Ta-o 7 - Seven
3 – Thu-ree 8 - Ate
4 – Fower 9 - Niner
5 – Fi-yiv 0 - Zero

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Basic Signal Communication

A. Definition of Terms

1. Signal Communication – is a method or means or a combination thereof of

2. Means of Communication – a medium by which a message is conveyed from

3. Agency of Communication – a facility which embraces the personnel and

4. Tactical Radio Sets - Is the principal means of communication in tactical

B. Means of Communication

Advantage of Radio

a. High degree of mobility and flexibility.

b. It is the only adequate means of communication available in the

3. Messenger – the use of messenger as a means of communication is preferred

5. Sound Signal – this means of communication is used primarily to spread

1. Speed of installation - It is easy to establish than wire or other means of

2. Flexible - It is no fixed circuit is to be constructed

3. It provides communication across terrain over which it may be

D. Disadvantage of Tactical Radio Sets

E. Fundamental of Tactical Radio Communication

6. Call – a method of establishing communications whereby the station calling

a. Over – My transmission is ended and I expect a response from you.

b. Roger – I received your last message satisfactorily.

c. Out – My transmission is ended and I expect no response from you.

d. Wilco – I will comply to your instruction.

f. Lima Charlie – I received your message loud and clear.

k. Radio Silence – Cease transmission immediately, however, keep on

F. Phonetic Alphabet

A – Alpha I – India Q – Quebec Y – Yankee

B – Bravo J – Juliet R – Romeo Z – Zulu

C – Charlie K – Kilo S – Sierra

D – Delta L – Lima T – Tango

E – Echo M – Mike U – Uniform

F – Foxtrot N – November V – Victor

G – Golf O – Oscar W – Whisky

H – Hotel P – Papa X – X-ray

G. Numerical Pronunciation

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