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Re: ZULU



Yah, these are the international (NATO) phonetic codes. Be aware that
others are in use, particularly in the US. Like Able Baker Charlie Dog ...

Nothing worse than non-SI phonetic alphabets. America is so perverse about
standardization... :^)

Dan M

Dan MacIsaac, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Northern AZ Univ
danmac@nau.edu http://www.phy.nau.edu/~danmac/homepage.html

What is the meaning of ZULU when giving the time???

Time zone Z (ZULU)

... Just to fill in for those unfamiliar with the phonetic alphabet.
It is a standard set of names for the letters to be used in voice
communications -- especially when not getting them mixed up is important
(like in the military). It goes: Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo
Foxtrot Golf Hotel India Juliet Kilo Lima Mike November Oscar Papa
Quebec (pronounced "K-beck") Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Victor Whiskey
X-ray Yankee Zulu.

Cheers,

Rick

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