terminology

Hey everyone, I wanted to start a discussion the proper way to communicate, particularly regarding the use of the word "break." In our fire department, I’ve noticed that "break" has become a commonly used term on the radio. I believe it may have been passed down from older firefighters to new...

Hi all, I'm a listener in Phoenix, AZ. Most every automated voice transmission includes a code that sounds like FADEC (phonetically "FAY-dek") and a number, usually 7, 8 or 9. I can't find any reference to this, nor do I know if I'm even spelling it correctly. Does anyone know what it means...

Listening to my scanner in Chester County and I keep hearing two things in almost all calls and I can't figure out what they mean. Something that sounds like "MickYou" or "Mickey" and a number and also something like "Box 20-05". Does anyone know what either of these mean? I hear them call the...

Hi folks. I've owned this BCT15X for a handful of years and I've looked everywhere for some leadership but it doesn't seem to be out there. I'm a >20 year HAM operator and I simply cannot get my head around this unit. Can someone explain to me the following terminology? systems, sites...

Hi there. New to scanning in DC and the terminology and unit identifiers are somewhat different than the city I am from. Is there a good link or post somewhere that explains not only radio terminology for DC Fire Department but also explains their apparatus terminology? For instance with...