CHAPTER1SIGNALINGINSTRUCTIONSPHONETICTABLESForthepronunciation of letters andfiguresby radiotelephonyorby voiceovera loud hailer.LETTER SPELLINGTABLECode WordPronunciationLetterAAlfaALFAHBBravoBRAH VOHcCharlieCHARLEE(orSHARLEE)DDeltaDELLTAHEEchoECK OHFFoxtrotFOKSTROTGGolfGOLFHHotelHOHTELL1IndiaINDEEAHJJuliettJEWLEEETTKKiloKEYLOHLLimaLEEMAHMMikeMIKENNovemberNOVEMBER0OscarOSSCAHPPapaPAH PAHQQuebecKEHBECKRRomeoROWMEOHsSierraSEEAIRRAHTTangoTANGGOUUniformYOUNEEFORM(orOONEEFORM)vVictorVIK TAHWWhiskeyWISSKEYxX-rayECKSRAYYYankeeYANG KEYZZuluZOOLOONote: The Boldfaced syllables are emphasized.18
18 CHAPTER 1.—SIGNALING INSTRUCTIONS PHONETIC TABLES For the pronunciation of letters and figures by radiotelephony or by voice over a loud hailer. LETTER SPELLING TABLE Letter Code Word Pronunciation A Alfa AL FAH B Bravo BRAH VOH C Charlie CHAR LEE (or SHAR LEE) D Delta DELL TAH E Echo ECK OH F Foxtrot FOKS TROT G Golf GOLF H Hotel HOH TELL I India IN DEE AH J Juliett JEW LEE ETT K Kilo KEY LOH L Lima LEE MAH M Mike MIKE N November NO VEM BER O Oscar OSS CAH P Papa PAH PAH Q Quebec KEH BECK R Romeo ROW ME OH S Sierra SEE AIR RAH T Tango TANG GO U Uniform YOU NEE FORM (or OO NEE FORM) V Victor VIK TAH W Whiskey WISS KEY X X-ray ECKS RAY Y Yankee YANG KEY Z Zulu ZOO LOO Note: The Boldfaced syllables are emphasized
SECTION1O-MORSESYMBOLSPHONETICTABLESPROCEDURESIGNALSFIGURESPELLINGTABLEFigure orCode WordMarkto bePronunciationTransmitted0NADAZERONAH-DAH-ZAY-ROH1UNAONEOO-NAH-WUN2BISSOTWOBEES-SOH-TOO3TERRATHREETAY-RAH-TREE4KARTEFOURKAR-TAY-FOWER5PANTAFIVEPAN-TAH-FIVE6SOXISIXSOK-SEE-SIX7SETTESEVENSAY-TAY-SEVEN8OKTOEIGHTOK-TOH-AIT9NOVENINENO-VAY-NINERDECIMALDECIMALDAY-SEE-MALPOINTFULLSTOPSTOPSTOPNote: Each syllable should be equally emphasized. The sec-ondcomponent ofeachCodeword is theCodeword used intheAeronautical MobileService.19
19 SECTION 10.—MORSE SYMBOLS—PHONETIC TABLES—PROCEDURE SIGNALS FIGURE SPELLING TABLE Figure or Mark to be Transmitted Code Word Pronunciation 0 NADAZERO NAH-DAH-ZAY-ROH 1 UNAONE OO-NAH-WUN 2 BISSOTWO BEES-SOH-TOO 3 TERRATHREE TAY-RAH-TREE 4 KARTEFOUR KAR-TAY-FOWER 5 PANTAFIVE PAN-TAH-FIVE 6 SOXISIX SOK-SEE-SIX 7 SETTESEVEN SAY-TAY-SEVEN 8 OKTOEIGHT OK-TOH-AIT 9 NOVENINE NO-VAY-NINER DECIMAL POINT DECIMAL DAY-SEE-MAL FULL STOP STOP STOP Note: Each syllable should be equally emphasized. The second component of each Code word is the Code word used in the Aeronautical Mobile Service
CHAPTER1.SIGNALINGINSTRUCTIONSPROCEDURE SIGNALSAbarover the letters composing a signal denotes that theletters are tobemadeas onesymbol.1. Signals for voice transmissions (radiotelephony or loud hailer):SignalPronunciationMeaningIntercoIN-TER-COInternational Codegroup(s)follows(s)STOPStopFull stop.DecimalDAY-SEE-MALDecimal point.CorrectionKOR-REK-SHUNCancel my last word or group. The correctwordorgroupfollows.2. Signals for flashing light transmission:AAAAAACall forunknown station orgeneral callete.EEEEEEetc.Erase signal.AAAFull stopordecimal point.TTTTetc.Answering signal.TWord orgroupreceived.3.Signals forflags, radiotelephony,and radiotelegraphytransmissions:CQCall forunknown station(s)orgeneral call toall stations.Note: When this signal is used in voice transmission, it should bepronounced in accordancewiththeletterspellingtable4. Signals for use where appropriate in all forms of transmission:AA"All after." (used after theRepeat signal" (RPT)) means"Repeat all after ..".AB"All before.." (used after the"Repeat signal" (RPT))means"Repeat all before.."AREnding signal or End of Transmission or signal.ASWaiting signal or period.BN"All between.. and . "(used after the "Repeat signal" (RPT)means "Repeat all between... and ...".cAffirmative—YES or"The significance of the previous groupshould be read in theaffirmative"CS"What is the name or identity signal of your vessel (or station)?"DE"From..."(used to precede the name or identity signal of thecalling station).K" wish to communicate with you"orInvitation to transmit"20
20 CHAPTER 1.—SIGNALING INSTRUCTIONS PROCEDURE SIGNALS A bar over the letters composing a signal denotes that the letters are to be made as one symbol. 1. Signals for voice transmissions (radiotelephony or loud hailer): 2. Signals for flashing light transmission: 3. Signals for flags, radiotelephony, and radiotelegraphy transmissions: 4. Signals for use where appropriate in all forms of transmission: Signal Pronunciation Meaning Interco IN-TER-CO International Code group(s) follows(s). Stop STOP Full stop. Decimal DAY-SEE-MAL Decimal point. Correction KOR-REK-SHUN Cancel my last word or group. The correct word or group follows. AA AA AA etc. Call for unknown station or general call. EEEEEE etc. Erase signal. AAA Full stop or decimal point. TTTT etc. Answering signal. T Word or group received. CQ Call for unknown station(s) or general call to all stations. Note: When this signal is used in voice transmission, it should be pronounced in accordance with the letter spelling table. AA “All after . . .” (used after the “Repeat signal” (RPT)) means “Repeat all after . . .”. AB “All before . . .” (used after the “Repeat signal” (RPT)) means “Repeat all before . . .”. AR Ending signal or End of Transmission or signal. AS Waiting signal or period. BN “All between . . . and . . .“(used after the “Repeat signal” (RPT)) means “Repeat all between . . . and . . .”. C Affirmative—YES or “The significance of the previous group should be read in the affirmative”. CS “What is the name or identity signal of your vessel (or station)?”. DE “From . . .” (used to precede the name or identity signal of the calling station). K “I wish to communicate with you” or “Invitation to transmit
SECTION1O-MORSESYMBOLSPHONETICTABLESPROCEDURESIGNALSNONegativeNOor"Thesignificanceofthepreviousgroupshouldbe read in the negative"When used in voicetransmission thepronunciation shouldbe"NO".OKAcknowledgingacorrectrepetitionor“It iscorrect"RQInterrogative,or,Thesignificanceof the previous group shouldbe read as a question".R"Received"or"Ihavereceivedyourlastsignal"RPTRepeat signal"I repeat"or“Repeat what you have sent"or"Repeatwhatyou havereceived".WA"Word or group after ..." (used after the“Repeat signal" (RPT)means"Repeatword orgroup after.."WB"Word or group before.."(used after the"Repeat signal"(RPT))means"Repeatwordorgroupbefore.."Notes:(a)The procedure signals"C","N","NO", and"RQ" cannot be used in conjunction with single-letter signals.Signals onCOMMUNICATIONS appear inChapter2,Section8, Pages 100through102(b)When these signals are used by voice transmission the letters should be pronounced in accordancewiththe letter-spelling(c)table,withtheexception ofNO"which in voicetransmission shouldbe pronounced as"NO",21
21 SECTION 10.—MORSE SYMBOLS—PHONETIC TABLES—PROCEDURE SIGNALS Notes: (a) The procedure signals “C”, “N”, “NO”, and “RQ” cannot be used in conjunction with single-letter signals. (b) Signals on COMMUNICATIONS appear in Chapter 2, Section 8, Pages 100 through 102. (c) When these signals are used by voice transmission the letters should be pronounced in accordance with the letter-spelling table, with the exception of “NO” which in voice transmission should be pronounced as “NO”. NO Negative—NO or “The significance of the previous group should be read in the negative”. When used in voice transmission the pronunciation should be “NO”. OK Acknowledging a correct repetition or “It is correct”. RQ Interrogative, or, “The significance of the previous group should be read as a question”. R “Received” or “I have received your last signal”. RPT Repeat signal “I repeat” or “Repeat what you have sent” or “Repeat what you have received”. WA “Word or group after . . .” (used after the “Repeat signal” (RPT)) means “Repeat word or group after . . .”. WB “Word or group before . . .” (used after the “Repeat signal” (RPT)) means “Repeat word or group before . .
CHAPTER1SIGNALINGINSTRUCTIONSSINGLELETTER SIGNALSMay be made by any method of signaling.See Note 1 for those marked by an asterisk (*)AI have a diver down, keep well clear at slow speed.*BIam taking in,or discharging,or carrying dangerous goods*CYes (affirmative or “The significance of the previous group should be read in the affirmative")*DKeep clearofme; I ammaneuvering withdifficulty*EIam altering my courseto starboard.FI amdisabled; communicatewithme*GI require a pilot. When made by fishing vessels operating in close proximity on the fishing grounds it means: am hauling nets"*HIhave a pilot on board.*IIam altering my courseto portJI am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board: keep well clear ofme, or I am leaking dangerous cargo.KIwishtocommunicatewithyou.LYou should stop your vessel instantlyMMyvessel is stopped andmakingno way through the water.NNo(negativeor"The significanceofthepreviousgroupshould beread inthenegative").This signalmaybegivenonly visually or by sound.For voice or radio transmission the signal should be"NO".0Man overboard.PIn harbor.All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea.At sea.-It maybe used by fishing vessels to mean:“My nets have comefast upon an obstruction".It may alsobe used as a sound to mean:"I require a pilot"QMyvessel is“healthy"and Irequestfreepratique*SI am operatingasternpropulsion.*TKeep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling.UYou are running into dangerVIrequire assistance.WI requiremedical assistancexStop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signalsYI am dragging myanchor.*ZI require a tug.When made byfishing vessels operating in closeproximity on thefishinggrounds it means:“I amshooting nets"Notes:1.Signals of lettersmarkedbyanasterisk(*)whenmadeby sound mayonlybemadeincompliancewiththerequirementsof theInternationalRegulationsforPreventingCollisionsatSea,19722.Signals"K"and"s"have special meanings as landing signals for small boats with crews or persons in dis-tress.(lnternationalConventionfortheSafetyofLifeatSea,1974,ChapterV,Regulation16.)22
22 CHAPTER 1.—SIGNALING INSTRUCTIONS SINGLE LETTER SIGNALS May be made by any method of signaling. See Note 1 for those marked by an asterisk (*) A I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed. *B I am taking in, or discharging, or carrying dangerous goods. *C Yes (affirmative or “The significance of the previous group should be read in the affirmative”). *D Keep clear of me; I am maneuvering with difficulty. *E I am altering my course to starboard. F I am disabled; communicate with me. *G I require a pilot. When made by fishing vessels operating in close proximity on the fishing grounds it means: “I am hauling nets”. *H I have a pilot on board. *I I am altering my course to port. J I am on fire and have dangerous cargo on board: keep well clear of me, or I am leaking dangerous cargo. K I wish to communicate with you. L You should stop your vessel instantly. M My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water. N No (negative or “The significance of the previous group should be read in the negative”). This signal may be given only visually or by sound. For voice or radio transmission the signal should be “NO”. O Man overboard. P In harbor.—All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea. At sea.—It may be used by fishing vessels to mean: “My nets have come fast upon an obstruction”. It may also be used as a sound to mean: “I require a pilot”. Q My vessel is “healthy” and I request free pratique. *S I am operating astern propulsion. *T Keep clear of me; I am engaged in pair trawling. U You are running into danger. V I require assistance. W I require medical assistance. X Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals. Y I am dragging my anchor. *Z I require a tug. When made by fishing vessels operating in close proximity on the fishing grounds it means: “I am shooting nets”. Notes: 1. Signals of letters marked by an asterisk (*) when made by sound may only be made in compliance with the requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972. 2. Signals “K” and “S” have special meanings as landing signals for small boats with crews or persons in distress. (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, Chapter V, Regulation 16.)