Basic Qualification · B-002 Operating and procedures · B-002-002-003
In the International Telecommunication Union phonetic alphabet, what is the code word for the letter A?
- A Alfa
- B Able
- C Adam
- D America
Correct answer: A — Alfa. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
The International Telecommunication Union uses "Alfa" as the code word for the letter A to ensure clarity over radio, especially since this spelling matches the standard used worldwide regardless of language. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
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How to operate: calling, phonetics, Q-signals, repeaters, nets, emergency traffic, and the courtesies that keep a band usable.