Receive and transmit communications using radiotelegraph or radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.

• Airline-Radio Operator
• Airline-Radio Operator, Chief
• Dispatcher
• Electronic Intelligence Operations Specialist
• Photoradio Operator
• Radio Officer
• Radio Station Operator
• Radio-Intelligence Operator
• Radiotelegraph Operator
• Radiotelephone Operator

• Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
• Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
• Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
• Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
• Determine and obtain bearings of sources from which signals originate, using direction-finding procedures and equipment.
• Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
• Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
• Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
• Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
• Operate sound-recording equipment in order to record signals and preserve broadcasts for purposes such as analysis by intelligence personnel.
• Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
• Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
• Set up antennas and mobile communication units during military field exercises.
• Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.

• adhere to government aviation regulations
• analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
• calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
• communicate technical information
• communicate visually or verbally
• conduct performance testing
• conduct sequential tests to locate electronic malfunction
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• distinguish colors
• evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• install electronic equipment, components, or systems
• install electronic power, communication, control, or security equipment or systems
• install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
• maintain daily logs or records
• modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
• monitor audio or video transmission or reception
• operate radio transmitter, receiver, or auxiliary equipment
• operate sound-reproducing or recording equipment
• read blueprints
• read schematics
• read technical drawings
• repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
• repair transmitting equipment
• replace electronic components
• search for overdue aircraft
• solder electrical or electronic connections or components
• test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
• test electronic or electrical circuit connections
• understand detailed electronic design specifications
• understand service or repair manuals
• understand technical information for electronic repair work
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use diagnostic software in electronics repair
• use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
• use government regulations
• use hand or power tools
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use oscilloscopes in electronics repair
• use precision tools in electronics repair
• use soldering equipment
• use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter