Question 184 Deck Safety

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How should the letter "T" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?

A TU TU
B TANG GO
C TEE
D TA HO
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) TANGO. The International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet, also known as the NATO phonetic alphabet, is the standard way of pronouncing letters over the radio to avoid confusion. According to this standard, the letter "T" is pronounced as "TANGO" when spoken on the radiotelephone. This standardized pronunciation helps ensure clear and unambiguous communication, especially in noisy or challenging radio environments. The other options are incorrect because they do not follow the established radiotelephony spelling alphabet. For example, "TU TU" and "TA HO" are not recognized pronunciations for the letter "T" in this context.

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