Which term is used as a radio directive in the material?

Which term is used as a radio directive in the material?

• A. SILENCE
• B. ROGER
• C. MAYDAY
• D. OVER

Answer: (A)

In shipboard radio language, certain words are actions, not just words. The term used as a directive to stop transmitting and to keep the channel clear is silence (radio silence). When this directive is given, all stations halt transmissions so priority traffic or safety messages can get through without interference. The other terms have different roles: roger is an acknowledgment that you heard and understood what was said, mayday is a distress signal, and over means you’ve finished speaking and are awaiting a reply.

In shipboard radio language, certain words are actions, not just words. The term used as a directive to stop transmitting and to keep the channel clear is silence (radio silence). When this directive is given, all stations halt transmissions so priority traffic or safety messages can get through without interference. The other terms have different roles: roger is an acknowledgment that you heard and understood what was said, mayday is a distress signal, and over means you’ve finished speaking and are awaiting a reply.