Question for an experienced Ham Radio Operator?

I am a ham radio operator myself and i have a question. Does is matter what set of the phonetic alphabet you use? Like the military one (Alpha = a, Bravo = b, Charlie = c, Delta = d) or the Law Enforcement one (Adam = a, Boy = b, Charles = c David = d). I use the military one, but i'm starting to get used to the Law Enforcement one seeing as i'm going to college soon to become an officer...

Question for an experienced Ham Radio Operator?
No it doesn't matter as long as the meaning is clear and others can understand your phonetics. The older generation of Hams (think old timers) use the form that the police use as that was the first version that the military used. Newer Hams usually use the current military phonetics.





All in all, just use what is easiest for you!





73,


Ke5bkd





Oh, and good luck on your way to being an officer!! Hope to make it someday myself!
Reply:right, it shouldn't really make much difference which to use so long as the phonetics are understood - uh except that internationally hammers take to the military version more n i believe that's one way of bridging the gaps or coming-through or meeting halfway
Reply:You should use the "military one". Actually it is the ITU phonetics. The reason is that it is internationally understood, even by folks who don't speak English well.
Reply:As a Radio Ham Operator for 50 years, it is fairly standard to use the 'military' phonetics on the air. However, any phonetic is better than none!! Some folks just cannot accept change. I generally use whatever comes to mind. If someone doesn't like it, they can go back in their cave!! (Airlines also still use the military type also. Towers, ATIS, etc.) It's refreshing to see that 'English' is kind of the Universal language on CW around the world. (I don't even get that in my local stores!!)


73.. N1QQ