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Unattended Radio Calls

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2.10.2 Demonstrate proficiency in transmitting and receiving spoken

2.10.2 
Demonstrate proficiency in transmitting and receiving spoken messages 
competently and in accordance with prescribed procedures, including 
(a) language to be used; 
(b) word spelling; 
(c) transmission of numerals; 
(d) procedure words and phrases; 
(e) time system; 
(f) establishment of communications; 
(g) frequencies to be used; 
(h) identification of service; 
(i) radiotelephony aircraft callsigns; 
(j) procedures for exchange of messages; 
(k) corrections and repetition tests; 
(l) listening out; 
(m) readability scale.
When transmitting over the radio, pilots must ensure that they all use the same phraseology and terminology as well as the correct grammar laid out by ICAO. This ensures all pilots and ATC can understand each other, know what and where each other are and to ensure everyone knows each other’s intentions. 
It is important to have a sound understanding of the accepted procedures and words because they have been designed to provide clarity and efficient use of the radio. 

Overview

Transceivers

(2.4)
Describe the purpose, correct manipulation and adjustment of the controls of commonly used aeronautical transceivers.

(2.4.2)
Describe the correct operation of:

(2.4.4)

2.4.2 Describe the purpose, correct manipulation and adjustment of

Transceivers

The transceiver is a device onboard the aircraft which is tuned into a frequency, and used to transmit and receive radio messages on the selected frequency.

The transceiver is operated by turning the device on using the avionics switch used to power the radio, and in most aircraft the Master Switch must also be ON.

Protect your radio from voltage fluctuations on engine start up by switching it on after the engine is running.
Switch the radio off prior to engine shutdown.