Module 3 - Phonetic Alphabet & Prowords

Prowords That Prevent Ambiguity

Prowords are short radio words with defined jobs. They reduce clutter and stop stations guessing what you mean.

The highest-value distinction is Over versus Out. Over invites a reply. Out ends the exchange. Saying both together is contradictory in standard procedure.

Key points

  • Over: I have finished and expect a reply.
  • Out: this exchange is finished; no reply expected.
  • Say Again: repeat all or part of your last transmission.
  • Correction: an error follows; the corrected version is next.
  • Stand By: wait; I will call again.

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