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When should words be spelt out in radiotelephony?

  • A

    Since all words used in radiotelephony are clear, it is needless to spell them out.

  • B

    Whenever so requested by the responsible aeronautical reporting and service office.

  • C

    Words, names and abbreviations must be spelt out unless exempted to do so.

  • D

    Whenever the spelling of proper names, service abbreviations and words is doubtful.

Refer to figure.
ICAO Annex 10

5.2.1.3 Word spelling in radiotelephony. When proper names, service abbreviations and words of which the spelling is doubtful are spelled out in radiotelephony the alphabet in Figure 5-1 shall be used.

Note: Figure 5-1 shows the alphabet with correct spellings like a - alpha, b - bravo, c - charlie, etc.

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