Directorate of Telecommunications MISCELLANEOUS; GLOSSARY By: Steven R Cole
Introduction This section contains a glossary of terms that are either used within this web site, or were used within and external to the Directorate.
page updated: 15/03/19
Acronym
Description
CA
Clerical Assistant
CO
Clerical Officer
CWE
Chief Wireless Engineer
CWT
Chief Wireless Technician
EO
Excecutive Officer
MAIN/ STANDBY
Where duplicated equipment is installed, is used to differentiate the Primary and Secondary equipment
PM
Preventive Maintenance
RWE
Regional Wireless Engineer
SWE
Senior Wireless Engineer
SWT
Senior Wireless Technician
S&T
Supply and Transport
VIDG
Vehicle Installation Design Group
WARC
World Administrative Radio Conference. In the context of references made in this web site, it is likely that it refers to the conference held in 1979 which had a major impact on radio spectrum assigned to police and fire services and the subsequent move out of the 100 MHz band.
WM
Wireless Mechanic. This grade was apparently introduced around 1963 to undertake vehicle installation work, thus freeing up the WT to concentrate on duties relating to Directorate equipment.
