On a hectic set, keeping walkie talkie channels open is key.
When you’re finished, call: “Back to 1.” The receiver should respond “Copy, switching back to 1.” And voila. To switch walkie talkie channels, call for someone to “Switch to 2.” The receiver will respond: “Copy, switching to 2” and then "On 2" after they switch. If you have a question or can’t reply with one of the terms above, Channel 2 is for you. Used primarily by the production coordinator and PAs, this is where people call for each other and make general requests and notifications.įor one-on-one communication, switch to Channel 2. The number of channels and departments vary from production to production.Ĭhannel 1, however, will be the main channel. Walkie talkie etiquette switching channel 5. But more often than not, treating a walkie talkie as a powerful instrument of communication rather than a toy resolves most issues. Learning radio etiquette is a matter of experience. Loose wires are a danger to yourself and others.
Make sure your mic wires are underneath the back of your shirt. You don't want your voice to be too loud. Keep your mic a good distance from your mouth while speaking. These are cheap and may be in short supply when you get to the set. Think about buying your own surveillance earpiece. Check your channel often to make sure you didn't forget to switch back. Repeating instructions back can help this. While it’s always best to say “10-4 over and out,” if you don’t understand, don’t be afraid to ask again. Don’t accidentally switch your dials on, or turn down the volume and miss important instructions. Be aware of your walkie talkie’s buttons. Don’t hit the button right when you speak. Wait a beat before you begin to speak. Are you saying something offensive? Just think. Concise your point into walkie talkie codes. Learn your crew’s voices to avoid constantly asking who you're speaking with. Cut back on jokes and other non-sequiturs. Speak slowly, clearly, and at a moderate volume. Give up your walkie talkie if someone higher than you runs out of battery. This matters more than you think it does. If you find you need more time (maybe the craft services is all beans), just ask to “Upgrade your 10-1.” While literally meaning you need to pee, using as this as a catch-all saves your film crew from t.m.i. Walkie talkie and cb radio lingo code#
On a film set, 10-1 is the walkie talkie code for the bathroom. Kill – When something needs to be turned off as in “Kill the fog machine.”.Strike (or 86) – When something needs to be removed as in “Strike that prop” or “86 those C-stands from staging”.Standing by – “I’ve completed the task and am awaiting further instruction.”.Standby – “I hear you, but I’m too busy to reply.”.This is usually assigned to a key set PA or 2nd 2nd AD before the shoot.
Spin that, please – When something is said on channel 1 that needs to be passed along to other channels. Going off walkie – When you’re taking off your walkie talkie or can’t talk anymore. Someone will catch it and say “keying” or “someone’s keying.” Keying – When someone is accidentally holding down the “talk” button on their walkie. Someone will reply with “Good Check” so you know your walkie talkies working. Walkie Check – When you first turn on your walkie talkie. Ethan for Nicky – ‘Ethan’ being your name, ‘Nicky’ being the person you want to reach. On it – When you understand the request and are actively working on it. Flying in – When someone or something is en route as in, “I’m flying in masking tape.”. This is usually an instruction to a PA who was told of a door or area they must block. Lock it Up – “Don’t let anyone through”. Second Team - the stand-ins for the principal actors. First Team - The principal actors in in a scene, as in: “walking first team to set". Eyes on… – When someone or something is spotted as in, “I’ve got eyes on Spielberg” or “Does anyone have eyes on my lunch box?”. Go Again – “I did not understand the message, please repeat”. Copy – “I heard and understood the message”. 20 – Location as in, “What’s your 20?”. 
10-2 – “I need to go the bathroom” (number 2).10-1 – “I need to go the bathroom” (number 1).Think of this list as a walkie talkie dictionary: Before you can give yourself a walkie talkie code name, you gotta speak the radio lingo.
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