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Includes VDF bearing accuracy classes and bearing conventions, readability scale definitions, and key phrase meanings for transponder-related RT communications. Provides Q-codes and altimeter setting concepts (QFE/QNH), RT read-back requirements for clearances, important RT abbreviations, and structured position reporting and ATC emergency message formats referenced to CAP 413 and EASA exam preparation.","[MyFlightComputer.co.uk](MyFlightComputer.co.uk)  \nRadio Telephony Exam Notes  \nOrder RT Message Categories & Priority Order RT Signal  \n1 Distress (ails, Distress Messages id Distress Traffic MAYDAY MAYDAY  \n2 Urgency Messages PANPAN  \n3 Communications relating to Direction Finding (VDF – Very high frequency direction finding)  \n4 Flight Safety Messages  \n5 Meteorological Messages.  \n6 Flight regularity Messages  \nClass VDF bearing classes in degrees  \nA + / -2 degrees  \nB + / -5 degrees C + / -10 degrees  \nD Accuracy less than class C  \n\n| VDF bearing titles |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Magnetic | QDR | Aircraft’s Magnetic bearing from the station |\n| True | QTE | Aircraft’s True bearing from the station |\n| True | QUJ | Aircraft’s True Track bearing from the station |\n\n1  \n| SERVICE | RT Call Sign | UNIT |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| ATC | Area control centre | CONTROL |\n| ATC | Radar (general) | RADAR |\n| ATC | Approach control | APPROACH |\n| ATC | Approach control radar arrivals | ARRIVAL / DIRECTOR |\n| ATC | Approach control radar departures | DEPARTURE |\n| ATC | Aerodrome Control | TOWER |\n| ATC | Surface movement control | GROUND |\n| FISO | Flight Information Service | INFORMATION |\n| A/G | Air / Ground Communication | RADIO |\n\nReadability Scale Radio Telephony Readability Scale  \n1 Unreadable  \n2 Readable now and then  \n3 Readable but with difficulty  \n4 Readable  \n5 Perfectly Readable  \n\n| Transponder Related Radio Telephony Phrases | Meaning |\n| --- | --- |\n| Squawk (code) | Set the code as instructed |\n| Confirm Squawk | Confirm code set on the transponder |\n| Squawk Ident | Operate the SPI feature - (Special Position Feature) |\n| Squawk Mayday | Select emergency code on the transponder |\n| Squawk Standby | Select the standby feature on the transponder. |\n| Squawk Charlie | Select altitude reporting feature on the transponder. |\n| Stop Squawk Charlie | Deselect altitude reporting on the transponder. |\n| Stop Squawk Charlie, wrong indication | Deselect pressure altitude reporting transmission as the indication is faulty. |\n| Check altimeter setting and confirm (level) | Check pressure setting and report your level. |\n| Reset (code) | Reselect assigned code. |\n| Confirm (level) | Check and confirm your level. This is used to verify the accuracy of the Mode C level information displayed to the controller. |\n\n\n| Q Codes and description |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Magnetic | \u003Cbr>QDM | Aircraft’s Magnetic heading to reach the VDF station (assuming no wind) . |\n| Magnetic | \u003Cbr>QDR | Aircraft’s Magnetic bearing from the station. |\n| True | \u003Cbr>QTE | Aircraft’s True bearing from the station |\n| True | \u003Cbr>QUJ | Aircraft’s True Track to the station |\n\nQFE  \nQNH  \nThe barometric altimeter setting that will cause an altimeter to read zero when at the reference datum of a particular airfield (in general, a runway threshold) .  \nThe barometric altimeter setting that will cause the altimeter to read airfield elevation when on the airfield. In ISA temperature conditions the altimeter will read altitude above mean sea level in the vicinity of the airfield  \nRT Messages-Read back requirements  \n\n| Clearances to enter |\n| --- |\n| Land on |\n| Take-off on |\n| Take off clearances |\n| Backtrack |\n| Cross or hold short of active runways |\n| Speed Instructions |\n| Frequency changes |\n| SSR codes |\n| Altimeter settings |\n| Altitude or level instructions |\n| Height |\n| SSR operating instructions |\n| VDF information |\n\nImportant abbreviations for RT Exam  \nATIS  \nATSOCAS  \nDAAIS  \nDACS  \nSSR  \nAutomatic Terminal Information Service  \nAir Traffic Service Outside Controlled Airspace Danger Area Activity Information Service  \nDanger Area Crossing Service Secondary Surveillance Radar  \nConditional Clearance order  \n1 Call-sign  \n2 The Condition  \n3 Identification of the subject of the condition  \n4 The Instruction  \n[MyFlightComputer.co.uk](MyFlightComputer.co.uk) – EASA Communications Exam Notes  \n| Used for | Mnemonic | Sequence |\n| --- | --- | -","cbCaibY0tw8t6Eoh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibY0tw8t6Eoh","pdf",907124,1,12,"English","en",105,"# Radio Telephony Exam Notes\n## RT Message Categories & Priority Order\n## VDF Bearing Classes and Readability Scale\n## Service Units and RT Call Sign\n## Transponder-Related RT Phrases\n## Q Codes and Altimeter Settings (QFE/QNH)\n## RT Read-back Requirements and Clearances\n## Important RT Abbreviations and Conditional Clearance Order\n## Position Reporting and ATC Emergency Message Formats","[{\"question\":\"What are the RT message categories and their priority order?\",\"answer\":\"The notes list priority order from Distress (MAYDAY) to Urgency (PANPAN), then direction finding, flight safety, meteorological, and flight regularity messages.\"},{\"question\":\"How are VDF bearing classes defined for accuracy?\",\"answer\":\"The notes define bearing accuracy classes A through D, with class A at ±2 degrees, B at ±5 degrees, C at ±10 degrees, and D as less accurate than class C.\"},{\"question\":\"Which RT phrases are used for transponder-related actions like squawk and altitude reporting?\",\"answer\":\"The notes include phrases such as Squawk (code), Confirm Squawk, Squawk Ident, Squawk Mayday, Squawk Charlie, Stop Squawk Charlie, and guidance to check altimeter settings and confirm level.\"}]","Radio Telephony Exam Notes - 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