Basic Qualification · B-002 Operating and procedures · B-002-002-010
In the International Telecommunication Union phonetic alphabet, what is the code word for the letter P?
- A Peter
- B Papa
- C Portugal
- D Paris
Correct answer: B — Papa. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
The code word for the letter P is Papa because the International Telecommunication Union assigns specific words to each letter to ensure clear communication over radio, especially when signal quality is poor. 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.