Communications Critical

The most popular means of communicating in Barbados today is by the telephone and more particularly mobile phones. Communications are important when there is a disaster and the two-way radio is still the equipment of choice.

The DEOs in St. Philip recently concluded training with radios under the instruction of Glyne Alleyne and Randy Chandler. Randy Chandler is a member of both the the Barbados Citizens' Band Radio Association and Barbados and the Amateur Radio Society of Barbados.

The Group discussed the One of the most important features of communication is transmitting and receiving information accurately. As you can imagine in an emergency situation incorrect messages can have dire consequences. One of the most important points that was made was that participants should not abuse the use of radios.

During the session members learnt the use of the radios, international terminology and how to send and receive messages.