Re: DTMF tones
Author: hepkema
Date: 04-30-2011 - 21:43
OPRRMS Wrote:
> Can't speak for BNSF, but UP dispatchers have the
> ability to monitor the radio. Doing so depends on
> their work load, specific situation, etc. I
> generally try verbally calling him/or first (in
> case he/she is listening, so the tone won't go off
> in his/her ear), then use the toner if there's no
> answer.
Sounds logical to me. I think I remember him then telling the guy to just try to call first without toning it up. Thanks. (That would be an irritating tone going off inside of a headset).