RIC-22 — General Radio Operating Procedures
Issue 4,
January 2008
Radiocommunication Information Circular
Preface
Radiocommunication Information Circulars are issued for the guidance of those engaged in radiocommunications in Canada. The information contained in these circulars is subject to change without notice. It is therefore suggested that interested persons consult the nearest district office of Industry Canada for additional details. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no warranty is expressed or implied. As well, these circulars have no status in law.
Comments and suggestions may be directed to the following address:
Industry Canada
Radiocommunications and
Broadcasting Regulatory Branch
300 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0C8
Attention: DOS
Email: spectrum_pubs@ic.gc.ca
All Spectrum Management and Telecommunications publications are available on the following website: http://www.ic.gc.ca/spectrum.
Contents
- 1. Intent
- 2. Background
- 3. General Information
- 4. Radio
Operating Procedures
- 4.1 Speech Transmission Techniques
- 4.2 Time and Date
- 4.3 ITU Phonetic Alphabet
- 4.4 Transmission of Numbers
- 4.5 Procedural Words and Phrases
- 4.6 Call Signs
- 4.7 Radiotelephone Calling Procedures
- 4.8 Single Station Call
- 4.9 Multiple Station Call
- 4.10 All Station General Call
- 4.11 Replying
- 4.12 Failure of Communications
- 4.13 Corrections and Repetitions
- 4.14 Message Handling Procedures
- 4.15 Signal (or Radio) Checks
- 5. Emergency Communications
- 6. Urgency
Communications
- 6.1 Urgency Signal
- 6.2 Priority
- 6.3 Frequencies to Be Used
- 6.4 Urgency Message
- 6.5 Cancellation of Urgency Message
- 7. Safety
Communications
- 7.1 Safety Signal
- 7.2 Priority
- 7.3 Safety Message
- Appendix A - Procedural Words and Phrases
- Appendix B - Radio Station Licences
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