Marshals will be equipped with radios to communicate with Race Control.
The “Race Channel” is dedicated exclusively for race control.
Radios will be equipped with a “coily cord” speaker/ microphone for ease of use.
The radio can be clipped to a belt or tucked inside a jacket, with just the remote speaker/microphone required for correct operation. Speaker level is adjusted by the volume knob on the radio.
When you need to contact Race Control (Chief Marshal ), listen to ensure nobody else is talking, simply press the PTT button on the side of the remote speaker/microphone (not on the Radio), wait for the “beep” (1 sec) and then talk naturally.
If you press the button and immediately a long “beep” is heard, another user is already on channel, release the button, wait for the current call to clear and repeat any message.
Hold the microphone close to your mouth, and speak clearly, at a normal level. Do Not shout as this only distorts the message.
Keep all radio messages clear and concise to minimise airtime, i.e. “Marshal 7, Rollover, going Yellow”
Release the button and await a response from Race Control. Race control will ask for further details or clarification if required.
Because it is a licensed, dedicated radio channel, it is NOT necessary to say “Over” or “Out” at the end of radio conversations.
However, it is a Public Licensed radio channel which can be monitored by the AMCA at any time, and consideration should be made to moderate your language as such.