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Ham Radio Phonetic Alphabet

Spell callsigns clearly with the standard alphabet.

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How Do I Spell My Callsign With the Ham Radio Phonetic Alphabet?

A AlfaB BravoC CharlieD DeltaE EchoF FoxtrotG GolfH HotelI IndiaJ JuliettK KiloL LimaM MikeN NovemberO OscarP PapaQ QuebecR RomeoS SierraT TangoU UniformV VictorW WhiskeyX X-rayY YankeeZ Zulu

Use your assigned callsign. On nets, follow net control’s check-in instructions. Listen before transmitting and use only frequencies and modes your license permits.

Original Ham101 layout and explanations · Reviewed November 3, 2026.
References: ARRL Operating Aids · ARRL Q Signals. Phonetic words use standard Alfa / Juliett spellings.