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GSMR Radio: Very good!
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dk1
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They are extremelly good on what we had before (NRN/CSR). I have been unlucky enough to have used both the red & yellow for genuine reasons. Must say my only gripe is having to remember to keep using the orange handset button on red and the echo that occurs then. Very off-putting.
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We haven't started GSMR training yet, that's scheduled for our next round of safety days.
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sprinterguy
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We've had quite a few problems (LM) with drivers unfamiliar with the new system having difficulties "keying into" and setting it up correctly, causing a few noteable delays, but I suppose that this is just a teething problem that will be overcome in time - I hope so, anyway.
Indeed the CSR is a pain at times. The problem we have all had is that our training day was last March! So we have all had to have refreshers on it. I do like the phone book idea, the only think I dont like is the fact the red button doesnt have a cover over it and you cant cancel it if you press if by mistake. I have a feeling that parts of the network are going to be brought to a stand by accidental Emergency group calls.
Has anyone had a "text" from the siggy yet?
Has anyone had a "text" from the siggy yet?
I agree the GSM-R is a fantistic piece of kit. The clarity of the call is exceptional. One morning where my train was due out the depot and there was massive disruption I was able to speak to the shunter, and control all through the unit, placing one on hold whilst speaking to the other as a pose to to digging out my mobile. Having a flick through the phonebook we have some very odd numbers in there though. Edinburgh PSB was quite a funny one, considering we are in the south eastern region!
Ive had a text from the signaller asking me to contact him at the next station as he had a problem making the call for some reason, much better than a general call which everyone can hear and repeats 3 times!
Ive had a text from the signaller asking me to contact him at the next station as he had a problem making the call for some reason, much better than a general call which everyone can hear and repeats 3 times!
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Fabulous piece of equipment, the only fault is the Emergency Group Call that spans 3 radio sectors and in turn within a congested areas can cause problems and confusion, the original rules have changed but this feature will cause some heavy delays in the future.
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