Prowords

As we put together the commo section of the OPORDS, it seemed like it might be a good time to remind everyone of good radio procedure. If you don't use these all the time, it might be good to brush up on some basics.

So, here's a list that should be pretty much all of the correct prowords for use when talking on any radio system. Spread these around as much as you want, and try to memorize these, and their proper use.

• ALL AFTER - Referring to the portion of the message transmitted after the portion which will be repeated after this proword.
• ALL BEFORE - Referring to the portion of the message transmitted before the portion which will be repeated after this proword.
• BREAK - Brief separation of the message text from other text. Follow by briefly ceasing transmission on half-duplex systems.
• I COPY - Received the following message (followed by read-back of message as received)
• CORRECTION - An error has been made in this transmission. Transmission will continue with the last word correctly transmitted.
• DISREGARD THIS TRANSMISSION - This transmission is in error and should be entirely disregarded. Only used while still transmitting the message, never after it has been received or acknowledged.
• DO NOT ANSWER - Stations called will not answer this call in any manner. Use as the end of the transmission, immediately before “OUT.”
• ENUNCIATE - Receiving station cannot understand, due to clarity of sending operator. Say all words more clearly
• FROM - When relaying a message, the C/S of the original station sending follows “FROM.”
• GOOD COPY - Message received and recorded completely.
• I SAY AGAIN - This station is repeating the transmission or portion which immediately follows.
• I SPELL - This station will spell the next word phonetically.
• MESSAGE FOLLOWS - A message which requires recording is about to follow. The message will be transmitted when the receiving station acknowledges it is ready to record the message.
• MORE TO FOLLOW - Transmitting station has additional traffic for the receiving station.
• OUT - This is the end of my transmission to you and no answer is required or expected. Only the station that initiated the conversation should terminate the conversation and say OUT. 
• OVER - This is the end of my transmission to you and a response is necessary. 
• READ-BACK - Repeat the entire transmission immediately preceeding back to me exactly as received.
• RELAY (TO) - Transmit this message to all stations indicated. The address component is mandatory when this proword is used. E.g. "Relay To X-Ray One Foxtrot..."
• SAY AGAIN - Repeat your entire last transmission.
• SILENCE - Cease transmission on this net immediately. Silence will be maintained until lifted.
• SILENCE LIFTED - Silence is lifted and you may resume transmitting.
• SPEAK SLOWER - Your transmission is at too fast to understand or to record. Reduce speed of transmission.
• THIS IS - This transmission is from the station whose designator immediately follows.
• TO - The addressees immediately following are addressed for action.
• UNKNOWN-STATION - The identity of the station with whom I am attempting to establish communication is unknown.
• WAIT - I cannot respond for a few seconds, standby.
• WAIT OUT - I cannot respond for more than a few seconds. Will reestablish communications when available; stand by. 
• WILCO - I have received your signal, understand it, and will comply. To be used only by the addressee. Do not use with “ROGER” or follow with “OVER.”
• WORD AFTER - Referring to the word of the message transmitted after the portion which will be repeated after this proword. 
• WORD BEFORE - Referring to the word of the message transmitted before the portion which will be repeated after this proword.
• WORDS TWICE - Communication is difficult to receive. Receiving station requests transmitting each phrase (or each code group) twice.
• WRONG - Your last transmission was incorrect. The correct version message follows.