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Snapshot before the quality program (relevance gates, tiered mapping, QA linter). v1 is the immutable before/after reference; evidence crawl was at ~175/3039 occupations when tagged. Co-Authored-By: Claude Fable 5 <noreply@anthropic.com> Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01PDKeXvpT6tENSvyQGLV1Uq
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name: radio-technician
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description: "Occupational skill for the role 'radio technician' (also: radio technicians, radio communications technician). Use when the user asks for typical radio technician work such as: Monitor and log transmitter readings.; Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.; Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks."
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# Radio Technician
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Radio technicians install, adjust, test, maintain, and repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems. They also monitor their performance and determine causes of faults.
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## Core workflow
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1. Monitor and log transmitter readings.
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2. Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.
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3. Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
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4. Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.
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5. Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
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6. Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
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7. Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
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8. Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
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## How to use this skill
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- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
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- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
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- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
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- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
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## Key competences (essential)
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- analog electronics theory
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- assemble telecommunications devices
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- calibrate electronic instruments
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- electromagnetism
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- electronics principles
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- estimate duration of work
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- execute analytical mathematical calculations
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- inspect cables
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- install electronic communication equipment
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- install monitors for process control
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- interpret electronic design specifications
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- interpret technical information for electronic repair work
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- maintain electronic equipment
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- maintain radio communications equipment
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- operate electronic measuring instruments
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## Hot technologies
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- Autodesk AutoCAD
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- Adobe InDesign
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- Microsoft Outlook
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- Adobe Illustrator
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- Adobe Photoshop
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- Microsoft Office software
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- Linux
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- Microsoft Windows
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- UNIX
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- Microsoft PowerPoint
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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/35efc04c-429a-407e-a00a-f07fd03c2743), O*NET 30.3 (27-4012.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
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