Section 1. Reduced Crews. Operable radios shall be furnished all members of reduced crews. (Intpns. p_{g. 20-21)}

(a) Yard Service. Portable radios for use of and carried by ground service employes in yard service will not exceed three (3) pounds and will be equipped with a suitable holder which will firmly hold the radio close to the body or will be of such size as to permit being placed in coat or trouser pocket.

(b) Road Service. The size and weight of portable radios used by ground service employes in road service will not exceed that presently in use, and portable radios hereafter purchased for use in this class of service will be of the minimum size and weight necessary to insure safe and adequate communication. This is not intended to require the purchase of radios weighing less than three (3) pounds.

(c) Employees will not be held responsible for accidents caused by failure of radio equipment to properly function. Carrier will be responsible for maintenance of radios and employes will not be held responsible for failure or malfunction of radio equipment.

Section 5. Channels. Sufficient frequency channels will be utilized to provide safe communication.