RYA SRC Phonetic Alphabet and Prowords 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

'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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

One four three fife UTC

Answer

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

Question 3

What does the proword 'I SPELL' indicate?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

'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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Yankee

Answer

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

Question 5

What does the proword 'RECEIVED' mean?

Accepted Answer

Your transmission has been received and understood — equivalent to ROGER

Answer

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

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RYA SRC Phonetic Alphabet and Prowords 2