Channel 9 Emergency Messages - Cobra 75 WX ST Operating Instructions Manual

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USE CHANNEL 9 FOR EMERGENCY ONLY
Operating Procedure for Emergency Communications
1. For EMERGENCY communications, set radio to Ch. 9.
Be sure the antenna is properly connected to the radio before trans-
mitting. Prolonged transmitting without an antenna, or use of a
poorly matched antenna, _ could cause damage to the transmitter.
2.
When asking for aid on Channel 9 it is suggested that you request a
REACT base to respond by saying "Break Channel 9 for a REACT base"
and provide the CB DISTRESS DAT A (called "CLIP):
CALL SIGN-Identify yourself and vehicle.
LOCATION-Be exact.
INJURIES-Number. Type. Trapped?
PROBLEM- Give details and help required. Air CLIP repeatedly so any
monitor can aid you.
If you don't receive a response on Channel 9; try Channel 14 or 19.
The FCC gives the following examples of permitted and prohibited types
of communications for use on Channel 9. These are guidelines and are not
intended to be all-inclusive.
Permitted Example Message
Yes "A tornado sighted six miles north of town."
No "This is observation post number 10. No tornado sighted."
Yes " I am out of gas on Interstate 95 at mi le marker 121 ."
No "I am out of gas in my driveway."
Yes "There is a four-car collision at Exit 10 on the Beltway,
send police and ambulance. "
No " Traffic is moving smoothly on the Beltway."
Yes "Base to Unit 1, the Weather Bureau has just issued a
thunderstorm warning. Bring the sailboat into port."
No "Attention all motorists. The Weather Bureau advises that
the snow tomorrow will accumulate 4 to 6 inches."
Yes "There is a fire in the building on the corner of 6th and
Main Streets."
No "This is Halloween patrol unit number 3. Everything is
quiet here."