Leading Signaller

SA-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JA-4-Signaler)

Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in Morse and Semaphore signaling, including speed and accuracy.

1. Should have knowledge about the syllabus of the Signaller badge

2. Send and receive a message of not less than 150 letters at rate 9 in Semaphore(45 letters per minute)

3. Send and receive a similar message in Morse:- on buzzer at rate 8(40 letters per minute). By torch or lamp at rate 6(30 letters per minute)

4. Demonstrate that he knows a recognized procedure when sending and receiving messages

5. Improvise at least 2 methods of sending a message (One Morse and one Semaphore) at least ½ KM at over rate 4(20 letters per minute)

NOTE: 90% accuracy to be required in all tests. Outdoor sending and receiving stations to be a minimum of 150 meters apart. Buzzer stations to be in two separate rooms.

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Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in Radio communication and Radio Telegraphy including speed and accuracy.

1. Should have knowledge about the syllabus of the Signaller badge

2. Explain phonetic alphabet and communication abbreviations.

3. Demonstrate how to pass and receive a message through a radio communication set from a distance.

4. Send & record a message through Radio Telegraphy method not less than 100 words.

5. Demonstrate how to maintain, change batteries and recharging procedure of Radio communication set

6. What is communication network and how to use communications sets during an emergency situation.

7. What are the alternative communication methods during an emergency in case of mobile and land line communication failure?