The Invaluable Phonetic Alphabet
To make sure you're clearly understood, especially when using the VHF radio, words often need to be spelled out using what's known as the phonetic alphabet. On a radio transmission, static can produce mistakes. Learn the phonetic alphabet by heart so that you can easily spell out names and words quickly, especially in emergency situations.
| A Alpha | G Golf | M Mike | S Sierra | Y Yankee |
| B Bravo | H Hotel | N November | T Tango | Z Zulu |
| C Charlie | I India | O Oscar | U Uniform | |
| D Delta | J Juliet | P Papa | V Victor | |
| E Echo | K Kilo | Q Quebec | W Whiskey | |
| F Foxtrot | L Lima | R Romeo | X X-ray | |