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Communications | Portable radio, microphone tips; Public safety D-Block legislation reintroduced
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Communications eNews
February 2011

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FIREGROUND Flash Tip: Portable Radio Use
Lawmaker reiterates call to give D-Block to public safety
Tip: Use your microphone properly
Dear FireRescue1 Member,

When it comes to communications, knowing how to use your equipment properly is crucial. Check out our tips on portable radio use and proper microphone use to make sure your message gets through.

And read about how a U.S. senator has reintroduced important legislation that would give responders use of the D-Block wireless spectrum.

— The FireRescue1 Team
Video Tip
FIREGROUND Flash Tip: Portable radio use
Chief Ernie Rhodes shares a turnout gear/portable radio tip that he used in his days on the engine. Stay safe
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Communications Feature
Lawmaker reiterates call to give D-Block to public safety
Legislation was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate that would allocate the D-Block in the 700 MHz band of spectrum to public safety to develop a nationwide public safety wireless broadband network. Obama's D-Block hint
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Communications Tip
Use your microphone properly
By Dolph Holmes
Listen to a full day of transmissions and you will almost always hear at least one "Unit calling, repeat" transmission. How to practice
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