Radio Operator, AACS (760) Enlisted Personnel
Operates radio transmitting and receiving equipment at an Airways Communications Station (AACS) conducting a point-to-point and ground-air operations. Sends and receives messages by voice, or using letters and numerals of the International Morse Code (CW, ICW, or tone signals) or by light signals in the same code.
Receives CW, ICW, or tone signals (copying by typewriter) at a minimum speed of 20 five-letter random code groups per minute without error for a minimum period of 3 consecutive minutes out of 5, or without more than five errors for a period of 10 minutes under actual operating conditions.
Transmits CW, ICW, or tone signals using a hand key at a minimum speed of 20 five-letter random code groups per minute without error for a minimum period of 2 consecutive minutes out of 3, or without more than five errors for a period of 10 minutes.
Handles without error a minimum of 18 plaindress normal form messages (averaging 10 five-letter random code groups of test) per hour in a radio net under actual operating conditions.
Tunes radio receivers to predetermined frequencies using standard frequency meter. Must be thoroughly familiar with the functions and operations of all controls and standard communications receivers.
Intercepts signal broadcasts of weather conditions and map signal transmissions.
Reads and transmits messages by light signals at a minimum speed of eight words per minute.
Must have a working knowledge of the operation and adjustment of a semi-automatic telegraph key.
Must possess thorough working knowledge of combined radiotelephone and radiotelegraph procedures and authentication.
Maintains station logs and message files.
Receives CW, ICW, or tone signals (copying by typewriter) at a minimum speed of 20 five-letter random code groups per minute without error for a minimum period of 3 consecutive minutes out of 5, or without more than five errors for a period of 10 minutes under actual operating conditions.
Transmits CW, ICW, or tone signals using a hand key at a minimum speed of 20 five-letter random code groups per minute without error for a minimum period of 2 consecutive minutes out of 3, or without more than five errors for a period of 10 minutes.
Handles without error a minimum of 18 plaindress normal form messages (averaging 10 five-letter random code groups of test) per hour in a radio net under actual operating conditions.
Tunes radio receivers to predetermined frequencies using standard frequency meter. Must be thoroughly familiar with the functions and operations of all controls and standard communications receivers.
Intercepts signal broadcasts of weather conditions and map signal transmissions.
Reads and transmits messages by light signals at a minimum speed of eight words per minute.
Must have a working knowledge of the operation and adjustment of a semi-automatic telegraph key.
Must possess thorough working knowledge of combined radiotelephone and radiotelegraph procedures and authentication.
Maintains station logs and message files.