Phonetic Alphabet and Prowords Flashcards

What does the proword 'CORRECTION' indicate during a radio message?

Answer: An error has been made in the transmission, and the correct version follows

'CORRECTION' indicates that an error has been made in the current transmission. The operator then repeats the last correct word or phrase and continues with the corrected information.

How should the time '14:35 UTC' be spoken over marine radio?

Answer: One four three fife UTC

Time is spoken digit by digit using the radio pronunciation system: 'one four three fife UTC'. Each digit is pronounced individually for clarity.

What does the proword 'I SPELL' indicate?

Answer: The speaker is about to spell out a word using the phonetic alphabet for clarity

'I SPELL' tells the receiving station that the speaker is about to spell out a word or name phonetically to avoid misunderstanding, particularly for proper names or unusual terms.

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, which word represents the letter 'Y'?

Answer: Yankee

'Y' is represented by 'Yankee' in the NATO phonetic alphabet. This is standardised internationally for maritime and aviation use.

What does the proword 'RECEIVED' mean?

Answer: Your transmission has been received and understood — equivalent to ROGER

'RECEIVED' confirms that the transmission has been correctly received and understood. It is essentially interchangeable with 'ROGER' in marine radio communications.

How should a bearing of 045 degrees be spoken over VHF radio?

Answer: Zero four fife degrees

Bearings are spoken digit by digit: 'zero four fife degrees'. Three digits are always used (leading zeros included), with each digit pronounced according to the radio number system.