TDUKNET Repeater Group prides itself on professional operating practices below are some of the policies authorised users are required to follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nTDUKNET Repeater Group \u2014 Full Policy<\/title>\n<style>\n body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0; padding: 20px; color: #004080; }\n .container { max-width: 1000px; margin: auto; padding: 20px; }\n h1 { text-align: center; color: #004080; border-bottom: 3px solid #004080; padding-bottom: 10px; }\n h2 { color: #004080; margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px; }\n ul, ol { margin: 5px 0 0 20px; }\n li { margin-bottom: 5px; }\n a { color: #004080; text-decoration: none; }\n a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\n .highlight { font-weight: bold; color: #d80000; }\n .note { font-style: italic; color: #004080; margin-top: 5px; }\n .code { background-color: #333; color: #fff; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; font-family: monospace; }\n @media print {\n body { background-color: #fff; color: #004080; }\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h1>TDUKNET Repeater Group \u2014 Full Policy<\/h1>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>1. Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>\ud83d\udcdc This policy governs the use of two-way radios under Licenses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n <li><strong>UHF:<\/strong> 1360336\/2<\/li>\n <li><strong>VHF:<\/strong> 1389010\/1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Important:<\/strong> All procedures must be strictly followed. Non-compliance may result in fines or imprisonment under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>2. Licensee Details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n <li>\ud83d\udc64 <strong>Licensee:<\/strong> Martyn A. S. Steer<\/li>\n <li>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Telephone Number:<\/strong> 07825 296889<\/li>\n <li>\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f <strong>Radio Callsign:<\/strong> Mike Sierra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>3. Authorized Personnel<\/h2>\n<h3>3.1 Technical Personnel \ud83d\udd27<\/h3>\n<ul>\n <li>Martyn Steer \u2013 Licensee & Group Founder<\/li>\n <li>Richard Smout \u2013 Senior Technical Engineer & group Founder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3.2 Non-Technical Personnel \ud83d\udcdd<\/h3>\n<ul>\n <li>Adam Mewton \u2013 Test User<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>4. Scope of Policy<\/h2>\n<ul>\n <li>\ud83d\udce1 All radio equipment under the license<\/li>\n <li>\ud83d\udc65 All authorized personnel<\/li>\n <li>\ud83c\udf10 Operations within geographic and frequency limits of the license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>5. Radio Usage Procedures<\/h2>\n<h3>5.1 Operational Use \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f<\/h3>\n<ul>\n <li>Radios used <strong>only for authorized purposes<\/strong><\/li>\n <li>Follow standard procedures: callsigns, identification, and protocols<\/li>\n <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Do <strong>not<\/strong> use radios for unauthorized or personal communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5.2 Programming and Testing \ud83d\udd27<\/h3>\n<ul>\n <li>Only technical personnel may perform<\/li>\n <li>Changes must comply with license conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5.3 Maintenance \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f<\/h3>\n<ul>\n <li>Regular inspections to ensure proper operation<\/li>\n <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Report faults, interference, or unusual behaviour immediately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>6. Safety and Interference Management<\/h2>\n<ul>\n <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Ensure transmissions do not interfere with other licensed or emergency communications<\/li>\n <li>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Install antennas, power supplies, and repeaters safely and securely<\/li>\n <li>\ud83d\udea8 Emergency transmissions take priority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>7. Radio Etiquette<\/h2>\n<ul>\n <li>\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Use professional language at all times<\/li>\n <li>\u274c Do not transmit music, broadcasts, or offensive content<\/li>\n <li>\ud83d\udce3 Identify using callsigns clearly<\/li>\n <li>\ud83d\udd24 Use NATO Phonetic Alphabet when spelling critical information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"note\">Example: \u201cMike Sierra One\u201d \u2192 M-I-K-E S-I-E-R-R-A O-N-E<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>8. Emergency Procedures<\/h2>\n<ol>\n <li>Begin transmission with <span class=\"highlight\">\u201cPRIORITY\u201d<\/span> or <span class=\"highlight\">\u201cEMERGENCY TRAFFIC\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n <li>Provide:\n <ul>\n <li>Callsign \/ Identifier<\/li>\n <li>Nature of emergency<\/li>\n <li>Location<\/li>\n <li>Assistance required<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/li>\n <li>Cease non-emergency transmissions immediately<\/li>\n <li>Submit a brief incident report after the emergency<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>9. Incident Reporting<\/h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Report equipment faults, interference, misuse, or emergencies promptly<\/li>\n <li>Include date, time, location, personnel involved, and actions taken<\/li>\n <li>All logs must be kept for <strong>at least 12 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>10. Maintenance Checks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Daily: Verify repeater and gateway status; log irregularities<\/li>\n <li>Weekly: Inspect antennas, cabling, backup power; test audio quality<\/li>\n <li>Monthly: Full system tests; firmware\/software updates; update logs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"note\">Only authorized technical personnel may perform maintenance on repeaters & gateways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>11. Operational Guidelines<\/h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Use radios only for authorized communications<\/li>\n <li>Only technical personnel may configure or test equipment<\/li>\n <li>Maintain equipment security at all times<\/li>\n <li>Follow all policy rules and procedures to remain compliant with Ofcom licenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>12. Phonetic Alphabet \/ Detailed Radio Etiquette<\/h2>\n<ul>\n <li>A – ALPHA | B – BRAVO | C – CHARLIE | D – DELTA | E – ECHO | F – FOXTROT | G – GOLF<\/li>\n <li>H – HOTEL | I – INDIA | J – JULIETT | K – KILO | L – LIMA | M – MIKE<\/li>\n <li>N – NOVEMBER | O – OSCAR | P – PAPA | Q – QUEBEC | R – ROMEO | S – SIERRA<\/li>\n <li>T – TANGO | U – UNIFORM | V – VICTOR | W – WHISKEY | X – XRAY | Y – YANKEE | Z – ZULU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do not transmit music, broadcasts, or offensive language. Messages must be precise and non-misleading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>13. Maintenance Schedules<\/h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Daily: Check repeater\/gateway status; log issues<\/li>\n <li>Weekly: Inspect antennas, cabling, backup power; test audio quality<\/li>\n <li>Monthly: Full system tests; software updates; update logs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"note\">Performed only by authorized technical personnel on repeaters & gateways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n<h2>14. Compliance & Contact<\/h2>\n<ul>\n <li>\u2705 Follow all Ofcom license conditions at all times<\/li>\n <li>\u26a0\ufe0f Failure to comply may result in fines, legal penalties, or imprisonment<\/li>\n <li>\ud83d\udcc2 Maintain accurate logs of all transmissions, maintenance, and incidents<\/li>\n <li>\ud83d\udd12 Secure radios, repeaters, and infrastructure against unauthorized access<\/li>\n <li>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Policy reviewed annually or upon regulatory changes; all personnel must follow the updated policy<\/li>\n <li>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Contact:<\/strong> Martyn A. S. Steer \u2014 07825 296889 \u2014 Email: <a href=\"mailto:repeater@tduknet.co.uk\">repeater@tduknet.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<br>\nPublished 23\/10\/2025 by M.Steer 21:00 \n<br>\n<\/br>\n<p class=\"note\" style=\"text-align:center;\">End of Policy \u2014 Keep for operational reference<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TDUKNET Repeater Group prides itself on professional operating practices below are some of the policies authorised users are required to follow TDUKNET Repeater Group \u2014 Full Policy TDUKNET Repeater Group \u2014 Full Policy 1. 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