Basic Qualification · B-002 Operating and procedures · B-002-002-011
In the International Telecommunication Union phonetic alphabet, what is the code word for the letter R?
- ARoger
- BRadio
- CRomania
- DRomeo
Correct answer: D — Romeo. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
The International Telecommunication Union phonetic alphabet assigns "Romeo" to the letter R to ensure clear communication over radio, especially when static or poor signal quality makes letters hard to distinguish. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
Practise this section
Operating and procedures is section B-002 of the Basic exam: How to operate: calling, phonetics, Q-signals, repeaters, nets, emergency traffic, and the courtesies that keep a band usable.
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