199803 – Deveney – AWARE Communications Call Modes

This paper concentrates on train radio for interstate operation as implemented in the National Rail train communications equipment known as AWARE Australia Wide Augmented Radio Environment. The implementation of this system has demonstrated clearly that the dispirit radio communications standards forms the last break of gauge in respect to the flexible operation of locomotives throughout the country. Following is a review of communications facilities in use for train working and a look at some of the different call type implementations.