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=== === * In 1927 'Roger' was used to represent the 'R' in 'Received' and was used by the pilot to let the radio operator the pilot had received and understood the instructions. It was used primarily during WWII because not everyone understood English. In 1957 'Roger' was replaced by 'Romeo.' 'Roger Wilco' means 'I received your instructions and I will follow them. Wilco is also an abbreviation of "Will Comply".
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What does 'Roger' mean when you say 'Roger Out'?
Old-fashioned "radiospeak". Roger means "yes, I understand, will comply", "out" means "finished transmission".
How did pilots navigate prior to the invention of radar?
pilots navigated using magnetic compasses, airspeed instruments, and direction-finding gyros. Radio beacons that enabled pilots to plot their position relative to intercepted radio signals came into use in the late 1920s.
Why do pilots say may day may day in emergencies?
The pilots when they say may day may day , are calling other pilots for help.
What is a Roger's?
"A roger" is an acknowledgement of receipt of a radio message, originally military usage but now much used by radio hams. Should not be confused with "to roger". This was common from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries, meaning 'to have sexual intercourse'.
How do say roger in french?
roger
Where does the term roger come from?
Roger is the "r" in radio speak. "O" for Oscar etc. The Phonetic alphabet.
What are aircraft radio frequencies?
Aircraft Radio Frequencies, are *How pilots, are able to speak to the people working at the "Control Tower," at Airports. That's what (ARF)= Aircraft Radio Frequencies, really are.(:.
What has the author B Sherman written?
B Sherman has written: 'Pilots' radio communications manual' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Air pilots, Airplanes, Piloting
What people say at the end of talking with walkie talkie something like rouge you that?
What they are saying is "Roger that". Roger is a common radio-telephone expression for "received and understood". "That" refers to what has just been said. "Roger that." is used a lot in the military, but just "Roger" is more common response. Sometimes you will hear "Roger that out". OUt simply adds that I am gone and no longer planning or able to participate in further conversation.
Why do you say roger in the military?
Due to static, background noise or ambient noise it is sometimes difficult to hear clearly what is being said over a radio. In order to avoid time-consuming messages and the need to repeat them to ensure understanding, the military developed words and phrases to keep messages clear and concise. "Roger" over a radio net means that the recipient understands the message. Because of its common use, soldiers often say, "Roger" to indicate that they understand something they are told in person as well.
How many pilots are in the US Army?
There are quit a few pilots in the US Army, of course most of which are helicopter pilots, if I had to put a number on it I would say approximately 10,000
When was Say It on the Radio created?
Say It on the Radio was created in 2010.
