RYA SRC Phonetic Alphabet and Prowords 3

Question 1

What is the correct NATO phonetic alphabet word for the letter 'N'?

Accepted Answer

November

Answer

November is the NATO phonetic word for the letter N, used universally in marine radio communications.

Question 2

What does the proword 'WILCO' mean in marine radio communications?

Accepted Answer

I have received your message and will comply

Answer

WILCO means 'I have received your message and will comply'; it combines acknowledgement with a commitment to act.

Question 3

How is the number '9' correctly pronounced in phonetic radio communications?

Accepted Answer

Niner

Answer

In marine radio, '9' is always pronounced 'Niner' to avoid confusion with the German word 'nein' meaning no.

Question 4

What is the NATO phonetic alphabet word for the letter 'Q'?

Accepted Answer

Quebec

Answer

Quebec is the NATO phonetic word for the letter Q, named after the Canadian province.

Question 5

What does the proword 'SAY AGAIN' instruct the other station to do?

Accepted Answer

Repeat all of or part of your last transmission

Answer

'SAY AGAIN' is the correct proword asking a station to repeat all or part of their last transmission; 'repeat' is not used as it has a different meaning in artillery.

RYA SRC Practice Test

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RYA SRC Phonetic Alphabet and Prowords 3