• A = Alpha |
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 lpha Meaning : Diver below (when stationary); I am undergoing a speed trial |
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• N = November |
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 ovember Meaning : No (Negative) |
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• B = Beta |
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 eta Meaning : I am taking on or discharging explosives |
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• O = Oscar |
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 scar Meaning : Man Overboard |
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• C = Charlie |
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 harlie Meaning : Yes (affirmative) |
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• P = Papa |
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 apa Meaning : The Blue Peter - all aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea. (At sea) your lights are out or burning badly |
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• D = Delta |
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 elta Meaning : Keep clear of me, I am maneuvering with difficulty |
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• Q = Quebec |
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 uebec Meaning : Request Pratique |
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• E = Echo |
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 cho Meaning : I am altering my course to starboard |
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• R = Romeo |
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 omeo Meaning : The way is off my ship. You may feel you way past me |
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• F = Foxtrot |
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 oxtrot Meaning : I am disabled, communicate with me |
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• S = Sierra |
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 ierra Meaning : My engines are going full speed astern |
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• G = Golf |
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 olf Meaning : I require a pilot |
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• T = Tango |
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 ango Meaning : Keep Clear of Me |
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• H = Hotel |
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 otel Meaning : I have a pilot on board |
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• U = Uniform |
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 niform Meaning : Standing into Danger |
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• I = India |
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 ndia Meaning : I am altering my course to port |
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• V = Victor |
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 ictor Meaning : Require Assistance |
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• J = Juliett |
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 uliett Meaning : I am going to send a message by semaphore |
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• W = Whiskey |
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 hiskey Meaning : Require Medical Assistance |
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• K = Kilo |
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 ilo Meaning : Desire to Communicate |
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• X = X-Ray |
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 -Ray Meaning : Stop carrying out your intentions and watch for my signals |
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• L = Lima |
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 ima Meaning : Stop Instantly |
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• Y = Yankee |
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 ankee Meaning : I am carrying mails |
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• M = Mike |
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 ike Meaning : I have a doctor on board |
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• Z = Zulu |
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 ulu Meaning : To be used to address or call shore stations |
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