What is the meaning of readability scale '2'?

Readability scale '2' means 'Readable now and then'.

What does readability scale '3' mean in the context of SERA.14070?

Readability scale '3' means 'Readable but with difficulty'.

What is the meaning of readability scale '5'?

Readability scale '5' means 'Perfectly readable'.

What is the meaning of readability scale '1'?

Readability scale '1' means 'Unreadable'.

What is the meaning of readability scale '4'?

Readability scale '4' means 'Readable'.

What is the readability scale used for radio test transmissions and what does each number mean?

The readability scale is: 1 = Unreadable; 2 = Readable now and then; 3 = Readable but with difficulty; 4 = Readable; 5 = Perfectly readable.

In a test transmission, what is the correct order of elements?

The correct order is: (1) identification of the station being called; (2) identification of the station calling; (3) the words 'RADIO CHECK'; (4) the frequency being used.

SERA.14070 Test procedures

Q: What is the required form of a test transmission according to SERA.14070?

The form of test transmissions shall be: (1) the identification of the station being called; (2) the identification of the station calling; (3) the words 'RADIO CHECK'; (4) the frequency being used.

Q: What must be included in the reply to a radio test transmission?

The reply to a test transmission shall include: (1) the identification of the station requesting the test; (2) the identification of the station replying; (3) information regarding the readability of the station requesting the test transmission.

Q: When replying to a test transmission, what information about readability must be provided?

The reply must include information regarding the readability of the station requesting the test transmission.

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SERA.14070 Test procedures

Regulation (EU) 2016/1185

(a) The form of test transmissions shall be as follows:

(1) the identification of the station being called;

(2) the identification of the station calling;

(3) the words ‘RADIO CHECK’;

(4) the frequency being used.

(b) The reply to a test transmission shall be as follows:

(1) the identification of the station requesting the test;

(2) the identification of the station replying;

(3) information regarding the readability of the station requesting the test transmission.

Readability Scale

(1) 1 Unreadable

(2) 2 Readable now and then

(3) 3 Readable but with difficulty

(4) 4 Readable

(5) 5 Perfectly readable

Details

Source-Title: SERA.14070 Test procedures View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-9914 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations, Aerodromes, Air traffic management/Air navigation services

Activitytype: Aerodrome flight information services (AFIS), Aeronautical information services (AIS), Air navigation services (ANS), Air operations, Air traffic control services (ATC), Air traffic services (ATS), Flight information services (FIS)

Applicabilitydate: 12 October, 2017

Entryintoforcedate: 10 August, 2016

Icaoreference: Annex 10, Volume II

Regulatedentity: Aerodrome operator, Aeronautical station, Air navigation service provider, Air traffic controller, ATC provider, Air traffic services unit, Aircraft operator, Airspace user, Flight crew, Unmanned free balloon operator

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2016/1185 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Annex-Section 14: Voice communications procedures

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR