Z-Signals as used by NATO (ACP-131)
| Code | Question | Answer or Advice |
| ZAA | You are not observing proper circuit discipline. | |
| ZAB | Your speed key is improperly adjusted. | |
| ZAC | Advise (callsign of) frequency you are reading. | |
| ZAC * | Cease using speed key. | |
| ZAD | Your operating signal (made at ...) received as
... (1) not understood; (2) not held. |
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| ZAE | I am unable to receive you. Receipt through ... | |
| ZAF | Will you patch me through to ... (via you or ...) ? | I am about to patch you through to ... (via ...). |
| ZAG | Break .... (1) Go ahead with new text tape; (2) Go back ... feet; (3) Advance your key tape to reference mark number and repeat last transmission (or transmission ...). |
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| ZAH | Unable to relay message ... in present form. (1) not in prescribed format; (2) format lines ... incorrect; (3) no on-line facility available; (4) call signs not encrypted; (5) text not encrypted. We file. Transmit correctly prepared message to all adressees (or to ...). |
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| ZAI | Run ... (1) caller; (2) test tape; (3) synchronizing tape; (4) traffic tape; (5) marking signals; (6) spacing signals; (7) reversals; (8) teletypewriter space bar signals; (9) Date1 test at ... bd. |
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| ZAJ | I have (or ... has) been unable to break you. | |
| ZAK | Transmission interrupted at ... hrs. | |
| ZAK * | Transmission on ... kHz (or ... MHz) suspended until ... (or was suspended at ...) on account of electrical hazards (or ...). | |
| ZAL | Alter your wavelength. | |
| ZAL * | I am closing down (until ...) due to ... | |
| ZAM | I am unable to obtain reply from teleprinter switchboard ... (for connection to ...). Request you call switchboard (or other intermediate switchboard) for me. | |
| ZAN | We can receive absolutely nothing. | |
| ZAN * | Transmit only messages of and above precedence ... | |
| ZAO | I cannot understand your speech, use radiotelegraph. | |
| ZAP | Acknowledge, please. | |
| ZAP * | Shall I Work ... (1) simplex; (2) duplex; (3) diplex; (4) multiplex; (5) single sideband; (6) with automatic error correction system; (7) without automatic error correction system; (8) with time and frequency diversity modem ? |
Work ... (1) simplex; (2) duplex; (3) diplex; (4) multiplex; (5) single sideband; (6) with automatic error correction system; (7) without automatic error correction system; (8) with time and frequency diversity modem. |
| ZAQ | The last word (or group) (1) received from you (2) transmitted to you was ... |
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| ZAR | Revert to automatic relay. | |
| ZAR * | This is my ... request (or reply) (1) first; (2) second; (3) third; etc. |
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| ZAS | Rerun all tapes run on ... since ... (1) your present frequency; (2) ... kHz (or MHz); (3) call sign ...; (4) this channel or ... channel. |
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| ZAT | I am preparing traffic (perforating tape) for transmission. | |
| ZAU | What is teletype range taken on my signal(s) ? | Teletype range taken on your signal(s) is ... to ... |
| ZAV | Transmit traffic for me (or for ...) by broadcast method until further directed (or until ...). | |
| ZAW | Shall I transmit 12 inches of blank tape as short intervals ar ... words per minute ? | Transmit 12 inches of blank tape as short intervals ar ... words per minute. |
| ZAX | You are ... (1) causing interference. Listen before sending; (2) causing interference by inattention to order to wait; (3) sending at the same time as ... (call sign); (4) causing delay by slowness in answering; (5) causing delay by slowness in answering my service or procedure messages; (6) answering out of turn. |
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| ZAY | Transmit traffic to me (or to ...) on ... kHz (or MHz) without waiting for receipts. I (or ...) will confirm receipt for traffic later (on ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZAZ | One or more transmitters, simultaneously keying on this broadcast, are defective but transmission will continue on remaining transmitters. Traffic so transmitted will be repeated when full service is restored. | |
| ZBA | What is cause of delay (or of bad transmission) ? | Delay (or bad transmission) due to ... |
| ZBB | Make ... copies of the following msg. | |
| ZBB * | For following message you will require a total of ... copies. | |
| ZBC | You are transmitting a continuous ... (1) mark; (2) space. |
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| ZBD | Will you repeat what you (or ...) sent (at ...) ? | Following is what I (or ...) sent (at ...). |
| ZBE | Retransmit message ... to ... (for ...) (1) action; (2) information. |
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| ZBF | Use large message formula for the following telegram. | |
| ZBF * | For following message use large message forms. | |
| ZBG | You are transmitting in UPPER CASE. | |
| ZBH | Make preliminary call before transmitting traffic. | |
| ZBI | Listen for radio telephony. | |
| ZBJ | What are the estimated errors per thousand characters in my signals (or those of ...) ? | The estimated errors per thousand printed
characters in your signals (or those of ...) is ... (1) greater than 13; (2) 7 to 12; (3) 1 to 6; (4) nil. |
| ZBK | Are you receiving my traffic clear ? | I am receiving your traffic ... (1) clear (2) garbled. |
| ZBL | I am unable to receive you while I am transmitting. Do not use break-in procedure. | |
| ZBM | Place ... on watch on this frequency: (1) a qualified speed key operator; (2) a competent operator. |
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| ZBN | Break and go ahead with new slip. | |
| ZBN * | Your ... is reversed: (1) tape; (2) mark and space. |
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| ZBO | Of what precedence(s) and for whom is (are) your message(s) ? | I have (or ... has) ... (numeral followed by precedence prosign for each pre-precendece) message(s) for you (or for ...). |
| ZBP | Your ... (1) characters are indistinct; (2) spacing is bad. |
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| ZBQ | When and on what frequency was message ... received ? | Message ... was received at ... on ... kHz (or MHz). |
| ZBR | Break circuit, retuning. | |
| ZBR * | Shall I send by ... (1) direct (R) method; (2) broadcast (F) method; (3) intercept (I) method; (4) repeat back (G) method ? |
Send by ... (1) direct (R) method; (2) broadcast (F) method; (3) intercept (I) method; (4) repeat back (G) method. |
| ZBS | Blurring signals, (1) dots heavy (2) dots light. |
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| ZBS * | Your ... (1) dots are too heavy; (2) dots are too light; (3) dots are varying in bias; (4) dot spacing is bad; (5) dots are missing; (6) dots are blurring. |
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| ZBT | How do you count following text group(s) ... ? | Text group(s) ... should be counted as ... group(s). |
| ZBU | Report when you are in radio communication with ... | |
| ZBV | Answer me (or ...) on ... kHz (or MHz). | |
| ZBW | Will you shift (or ask ... to shift) to transmit on ... kHz (or MHz) ? | I am (or ... is) shifting to transmit on ... kHz (or MHz). |
| ZBX | Will you shift (or ask ... to shift) to receive on ... kHz (or MHz) ? | I am (or ... is) shifting to receive on ... kHz (or MHz). |
| ZBY | Break, pull back your tape one yard. | |
| ZBY * | Pass ... (1) on broadcast ...; (2) on broadcast ... single operator; (3) on broadcast ... two operator period; (4) on broadcast ... general periods only. |
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| ZBZ | What is the printing acceptability of my signals (or those of ...) ? | The printing acceptability of your signals (or
those of ...) is ... (1) unacceptable - totally corrupt; (2) unacceptable - very corrupt; (3) unacceptable - partly corrupt; (4) acceptable - occasionally corrupt; (5) acceptable - no corruption. |
| ZCA | Circuit affected, make readable signals. | |
| ZCA * | Satellite(s) is/are pre-empted from ....Z to ....Z. | |
| ZCB | Circuit broken, signal unheard. | |
| ZCB * | Change to double-hop working using satellites ...West and ...East now (or at ... hours). | |
| ZCC | Collate code. | |
| ZCC * | Establish ... on access ... channel (A/B) (1) 300 dB emergency patch; (2) phase-reverse-keying. |
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| ZCD | Your collation is different. | |
| ZCD * | Weight your access to ... (sall sign) by ... dB. | |
| ZCE | Access satellite ... now (or at ... hours) with
... (1) spread spectrum modulation (normal allocation); (2) spread spectrum modulator changed to access ...; (3) spread spectrum demodulator changed to access ...; (4) frequency modulation; (5) phase shift keying modulation. |
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| ZCF | Check your center frequency, please. | |
| ZCF * | Remove access ... now (or at ... hours) (1) spread spectrum modulation (1 - 40); (2) frequency modulation; (3) phase-reverse-keying; (4) phase shift keying modulation. |
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| ZCG | What is your frequency modulation deviation ? | My frequency modulation deviation is ... |
| ZCH | What is your tracking mode ? | My tracking mode is ... (1) auto track; (2) manual tracking; (3) hand barring. |
| ZCI | Circuit interrupted. Running and available. | |
| ZCI * | What is your ... ? (1) total output power; (2) quality meter reading; (3) number of accesses; (4) frequency modulation access power. |
My ... (1) is ... watts; (2) is ... %; (3) is ... accesses; (4) is ... watts. |
| ZCJ | Are you experiencing equipment trouble ? | I am experiencing equipment trouble with my ... (1) spread spectrum modulator; (2) frequency division multiplex equipment; (3) line modem; (4) time division multiplex equipment; (5) switching or patching; (6) servo system; (7) transmitter; (8) receiver; (9) parametric amplifier; (10) phase shift keying modulator. |
| ZCK | Check keying. | |
| ZCK * | Shall I loop my ... ? (1) spread spectrum modulator channel (A/B); (2) line modem; (3) time division multiplex equipment; (4) frequency division multiplex equipment. |
Loop your ... (1) spread spectrum modulator channel ...; (2) line modem; (3) time division multiplex equipment; (4) frequency division multiplex equipment. |
| ZCL | Transmit call letters intelligibly. | |
| ZCL * | Have you checked speed setting of all equipment on ... (channel/circuit) ? | I have checked speed setting on ... (channel/circuit). |
| ZCM | May I carry out ... on satellite ... ? (1) spread spectrum modulation back-to-back check; (2) range measurement; (3) power balance. |
Carry out ... on satellite ... (1) spread spectrum modulation back-to-back check; (2) range measurement; (3) power balance. |
| ZCN | Are you ready to synchronize spread spectrum access ? | I am ready to synchronize spread spectrum access ... |
| ZCO | Your collation omitted. | |
| ZCO * | On your FM/FDM access ... (1) suppress telegraph channel ... (1 - 9); (2) open telegraph channel ... (1 - 9). |
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| ZCP | Conditions poor, increase to maximum. | |
| ZCP * | Change (total) radiated power ... (1) on narrow-band to ... watts; (2) on spread spectrum ... watts. Note: this power excluded that for access D or E.; (3) of access ... (1 - 40, N1 - N5, D or E) to ... watts; (4) of access ... (1 - 40, RAE) to ... (0, 3, 6, 9 dB) below full access at combiner unit. |
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| ZCQ | Change FM/FDM mode to mode ... (A/D) with deviation ... kHz. | |
| ZCR | Using concentrator, make warning signals. | |
| ZCR * | I am about to initiate ... (1) serial; (2) parallel synchronization of accesses ... and ... |
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| ZCS | Cease sending. | |
| ZCS * | Switch your spread spectrum access ... modulator
to ... (1) code off; (2) search; (3) sync. 1; (4) sync. 2; (5) traffic; (6) channel A normal On; (7) channel B normal On. |
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| ZCT | Send code twice. | |
| ZCT * | My spread spectrum access demodulator is ... (1) CW tuned; (2) in short-code lock; (3) in long-code lock; (4) in long-code and data-lock on channel A only; (5) in long-code and data-lock on both channels. |
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| ZCU | Set spread spectrum access ... channel ... (A/B)
to ... (1) 1300 bd.; (2) 2600 bd.; (3) 600 bd.; (4) 1200 bd.; (5) 2400 bd.; (6) 4800 bd. |
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| ZCW | Are you in direct communications with ... ? | |
| ZCW * | (1) Check your ... and advise; (2) I have lost ...; (3) perform back to back through ...; (4) bypass; (5) I have bypassed; (6) retune demodulator to be used in conjunction with ZCX. |
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| ZCX | (1) Test loop 1; (2) Test loop 2; (3) Test loop 3; (4) Test loop 4; (5) paramp; (6) high power amplifier; (7) demodulator; (8) MUX channel A; (9) MUX channel B; (10) DeMUX channel A; (11) DeMUX channel B; (12) coder; (13) decoder; (14) tracking (including side lobe); (15) 5 MHz standard; (16) synthesizer; (17) power supply; (18) modulator; (19) satellite; (20) crypto equipment; (21) patching DC; (22) patching RF; (23) patching clock. |
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| ZCY | Operate at ... (BPS) ... (1) 75; (2) 84; (3) 150; (4) 168; (5) 300; (6) 336; (7) 600; (8) 672; (9) 1200; (10) 2400; (11) 4800; (12) 9600; to be used in conjunction with ZCZ. |
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| ZCZ | (1) Coded; (2) uncoded; (3) satellite access channel at ... dBW; (4) relinquish satellite access due to sole access ...; (5) relinquish satellite access due to violation of power restrictions; (6) increase power to ... dBW; (7) decrease power to ... dBW; (8) NB ALPHA; (9) NB BRAVO; (10) change satellite access channel to ... dBW; (11) satellite. |
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| ZDA | I have a formal message for you (precedence is ...). | |
| ZDB | Expedite reply(ies) to my ... (1) previous operating signal; (2) request(s) for repetition and correction; (3) service message ... |
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| ZDC | Diagnosing circuit faults, will advise. | |
| ZDC * | Does the last message (or message ...) require a signal of execution ? | Last message (or message ...) requires a signal of execution. |
| ZDD | Bring message ... to the circuit. | |
| ZDE | Message ... undelivered | |
| ZDE * | Message ... undelivered, (1) station closed until ....Z; (2) attempting alert station to re-open (for Flash or Immediate precedence only); (3) will continue efforts to effect disposal; (4) advise disposition; (5) will not continue further efforts. Request cancel and file; (6) give more complete address. |
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| ZDF | Frequency is drifting to degree indicated, 1...5. | |
| ZDF * | Message ... was (1) received by (addressee(s) designation) at ....Z; (2) received by (addressee(s) designation) communications center at ....Z; (3) delivered to (addressee(s) designation) by broadcast at ....Z; (4) forwarded to (addressee(s) designation) by commercial means at ....Z; (5) mailed to (addressee(s) designation) at ....Z. |
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| ZDG | Accuracy of following message(s) (or message ...) is doubtful. Correction or confirmation will be forthcoming. | |
| ZDH | Your dots are too heavy (long). | |
| ZDH * | Request corrected copy of message ... be forwarded to ... | |
| ZDI | Place this message (or message ...) on ... (1) MERCAST; (2) MERCAST one operator period. |
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| ZDJ | How many groups does your message contain ? | I have a msg containing ... groups to transmit to you (or to ...). |
| ZDK | Will you repeat message ... (or portion ...) ? | Following repetition (of ...) is made in accordance with your request. |
| ZDL | Your dots are too light (short). | |
| ZDL * | Confirmation ... (1) was omitted (2) differs from text. |
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| ZDM | Your dots missing. | |
| ZDM * | I am holding your message ... | |
| ZDN | Report disposal of message ... your station with any reason for delay. | |
| ZDO | I could not send message ... to ... | |
| ZDP | Hold my message ... until correctness is confirmed. | |
| ZDQ | Message ... was relayed to ... by ... at ... (on ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZDR | This is a multiple-address or book message tape containing ... routing indicators in the routing line, which is to be routed in accordance with the established doctrine. | |
| ZDS | Message (or message ...) which you have (or ... has) just forwarded was incorrectly transmitted. Correct version of message (or part or portion ...) is ... | |
| ZDT | Following transmitters running dual. | |
| ZDT * | Exercise messages are not to be sent until further orders (or until ...). | |
| ZDU | Pass the following ... (1) private message (telegram); (2) service telegram; (number of words charged for is ...). |
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| ZDV | Your dots varying length, please remedy. | |
| ZDV | Private message (telegram) received for ..., request instructions. | |
| ZDW | In addition to the regular broadcast times, this
hydrographic message is to be transmitted on the
following hydrographic schedules ... (1) ... schedule; (2) all schedules on ... (date); (3) all schedules from ... to ... (dates) inclusive. |
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| ZDX | Messages up to and including serial (or circuit) number ... have been previously transmitted. | |
| ZDY | Private messages (telegrams) are not to be sent until further orderes (or until ...). | |
| ZDZ | On ... (date) message(s) was (were) mailed to ... (command(s)) bearing serial numbers ... | |
| ZEA | Pass plain language copy to ... by secure means. | |
| ZEB | This is a reprocessed ICAO message. | |
| ZEC | Have you received message ... ? | Message ... (1) not received; (2) unidentified: give better identifying data. |
| ZED | Experiencing drop-outs, 1...5. | |
| ZED * | The following confirmatory information as received is at variance with the text. | |
| ZEE | Request message ... be transmitted. | |
| ZEF | We are experiencing fill-ins, 1...5. | |
| ZEF * | This message has been read (received or intercepted) from a ship at sea. | |
| ZEG | We are experiencing garbles, 1...5. | |
| ZEG * | This message is not to be decrypted or reported
outside the communications center in ... (1) aggressor force; (2) friendly force. |
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| ZEH | Accuracy or ... portion of following message (or
message ...) is doubtful. Correction or confirmation
will be forwarded when received. (1) heading (2) text (3) group ... to ... |
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| ZEI | Accuracy is doubtful of heading of message
received as follows ... Check to station of origin if necessary and repeat. |
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| ZEJ | Replies to this message (or message ...) are to be sent now (or at ...). | |
| ZEK | No answer is required. | |
| ZEL | Is message ... a correction to message ... which was previously transmitted with doubtful or missing groups (words) ? | This message is correction to message ...
(transmitted by ...). Note - may only be used in conjunction with ZDG. |
| ZEM | Reserved for Intelligence Community use only. | |
| ZEN | This message has been delivered by a separate
transmission or by other means (1) messenger/courier; (2) mail; to the addressee(s) immediately following this operating signal. |
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| ZEO | Transmit this message by rapid means when no charges are involved and to all others by mail. | |
| ZEP | This message (or message ...) was incompletely received. Each word or group missed, which is indicated by position of ZEP in the message, will be forwarded as soon as obtained. | |
| ZEQ | Message ... (or this message) has been ... (1) missent to this station. Received at ....Z. Message protected; (2) missent to this station and unable to protect delivery due to ... Request you re-transmit to the appropriate called station(s); (3) misrouted to this station and has been rerouted to ... at ....Z. Recommend corrective action; (4) Misrouted to this station and unable to protect delivery (for ...) due to ... Request your station protect delivery; (5) Routed to this station in format line 2, but without delivery responsibility in format lines 7 or 8. Advise; (6) Delayed due to misrouting, and is being retransmitted herewith. |
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| ZER | This is a multiple-address or book message tape containing ... routing indicators in the routing line for which the station called in the pilot is responsible. | |
| ZES | Your message ... has been received ... (1) incomplete (2) garbled. Request retransmission. |
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| ZET | Message ... has been protected and no further action by ... is required. | |
| ZEU | Exercise (drill) message. | |
| ZEV | Request you acknowledge message ... | Message (or message ...) is acknowledged. |
| ZEW | Your attention is invited for ... (1) action; (2) information; to message ... which is in your files. |
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| ZEX | This is a book message and may be delivered as a single-address message to addressees for whom you are responsible. | |
| ZEY | This message (or message ...) has been (or will be) put on the ... broadcast schedules (serial number ...). | |
| ZEZ | When delivery is effected of this book message
to addressee by commercial means, or when copy is
forwarded to confirm message previously delivered by
telephone, it is to be sent as a single address
message. Note - may only be used in conjunction with ZEX. |
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| ZFA | Failing auto. | |
| ZFA * | Following message has been read (received or intercepted). | |
| ZFB | Signals are fading badly. | |
| ZFB * | Pass this message to ... (1) on arrival; (2) on return to base. |
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| ZFC | Check your FSK shift, please. | |
| ZFC * | Have you received (or sent) the executive signal ("Execute") for message ... ? | Executive signal ("Execute") for last message (or following message) has been made (or was made at ...). |
| ZFD | Depth of fading is as indicated, 1...5. | |
| ZFD * | This message is a suspected duplicate. | |
| ZFE | Pass message ... (which is in your files) to addressee(s) for whom you are responsible using the indicated supplementary heading. | |
| ZFF | Inform me when this message (or message ...) has
been received by ... (addressee designation) or by
... (1) action addressee(s); (2) information addressee(s); (3) all addressees; (4) action addressee's/adressees' message center; (5) information addressee's/addressees' message center; (6) all addressees' message center. (Note: not authorized for use on general messages). |
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| ZFG | This message is an exact duplicate of a message previously transmitted, and is to be delivered to all appropriate addresses served by the receiving communications facility. | |
| ZFH | This message (or message ...) is being (or has
been) passed to you (or ...) for ... (1) action; (2) information; (3) comment; (at the request of ...). |
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| ZFI | Is there any reply to message ... ? | There is no reply to message ... |
| ZFJ | Message(s) ... number(s) ... not transmitted on this schedule (or on schedule ...) are no longer needed. | |
| ZFK | Revert to FSK. | |
| ZFK * | Does message ... (or station serial number ...) concern me (or ...) ? | Message ... (or station serial number ...) (1) does not concern you (or ...); (2) no longer concerns you (or ...). |
| ZFL | Was there any traffic addressed to me on ... broadcast schedule between serial numbers ... and ... ? | Following traffic was addressed to you on ... broadcast schedule between serial numbers ... and ... |
| ZFM | Message(s) serial number(s) ... (to ...) which was (were) transmitted during unserviceability of one or more transmitters, simultaneously keyed, will now be repeated. | |
| ZFO | Signals faded/fading out. | |
| ZFO * | Message ... is being delivered as a Basegram message. | |
| ZFP | Basegram. | |
| ZFQ | Frequency shift of your signal is ... Hz. | |
| ZFQ * | Two messages (... and ...) received under channel number (or station serial number) ... Both released. | |
| ZFR | Rapidity of fading is as indicated, 1...5. | |
| ZFR * | Cancel transmission ... (made under channel or station serial number ...). | |
| ZFS | Signals are fading slightly. | |
| ZFS * | Make message ... same channel or station serial number as this procedure message. | |
| ZFT | Message ... received without channel number(s) (or station serial number) following message bearing channel number (or station serial number) ... Message released. | |
| ZFU | Channel numbers ... and ... preceded message ... Lower number was recorded and the higher number blanked. | |
| ZFV | Message ... containing channel number(s) ... separated by portions of the message, released subject to correction. Take necessary action to provide corrected copy (to). | |
| ZFW | BLANK channel number(s) ...; forward message ... as channel number ... | |
| ZFX | Channel number (or station serial number) ... is open. | |
| ZGA | What is my call sign for use on this circuit only ? | Your callsign for use on this circuit is ... |
| ZGB | Send (answer) ... (1) in alphabetical sequence of call signs; each station to make its call sign once (or ... times); (2) in the following sequence of call signs. |
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| ZGC | Station to station receipts are not required for this FLASH message (authorization for use must be prescribed by authorities controlling network/systems). | |
| ZGD | Two stations are using the same indefinite callsign on ... kHz (or MHz). Both stations are to select different call signs. | |
| ZGE | Send your call sign(s) once (or ... times) on this frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZGF | ... signals good for ... wpm. | |
| ZGF * | Make callsigns more distinctly. | |
| ZGG | What is call sign of ... (1) friendly striking force aircraft; (2) friendly shadowing aircraft; (3) incoming vessel; (4) senior officer present afloat (or Officer in tactical command); (5) ship acting as flagship for ... ? |
Call sign of ... is ... (1) friendly striking force aircraft; (2) friendly shadowing aircraft; (3) incoming vessel; (4) senior officer present afloat (or Officer in tactical command); (5) ship acting as flagship for ... |
| ZGH | I am using this transmitter to answer calls on two or more frequencies. Answer to calls may be delayed. | |
| ZGI | I am or have been (or ... is or has been) calling you (on ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZGJ | When will you call me again on present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)) ? | I will call you again as soon as possible (or at ...) on present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). |
| ZGK | When shall I call you on present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)) ? | Call me again at ... on present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). |
| ZGL | ... will answer calls for me (or for ...). | |
| ZGM | Did you (or ...) hear ... (at ...) ? | I have (or ... has) been unable to communicate with ... (since ...). |
| ZGN | When was I (or ...) last heard ? | Nothing was heard from you (or ...) (since ...). |
| ZGO | What is my number and sequence in answering ? | Your number is ...; answer after number ... (numbers to be separated by separative signs. |
| ZGP | Please give priority. | |
| ZGP * | Answer calls for me on present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZGS | Your signals getting stronger. | |
| ZGW | Your signals getting weaker. | |
| ZHA | How are conditions for auto reception ? | |
| ZHA * | Shall I decrease frequency very slightly (or ... kHz) to clear interference ? | Decrease frequency very slightly (or ... kHz) to clear interference. |
| ZHB | Shall I increase frequency very slightly (or ... kHz) to clear interference ? | Increase frequency very slightly (or ... kHz) to clear interference. |
| ZHC | How are your receiving conditions ? | |
| ZHM | Harmonic radiation from transmitter ... | |
| ZHN | How do you receive my automatic transmission ? | Your automatic transmissions are ... (1) good; (2) fair; (3) unreadable. |
| ZHO | What is your speed of automatic transmission in
... (1) revolutions per minute; (2) words per minute; (3) bauds ? |
My speed of automatic transmission in ... (1) revolutions per minute; (2) words per minute; (3) bauds; is ... |
| ZHP | What is preventing automatic reception ? | Automatic reception is prevented by ... |
| ZHQ | Please listen for me on ... kHz (or MHz) and transmit to me on ... kHz (or MHz). | |
| ZHR | Is my speed of automatic transmission correct ? | Your speed of automatic transmission is ... (1) fast; (2) slow; (3) erratic; (4) correct. |
| ZHS | Send high speed auto ... wpm. | |
| ZHY | We are holding your ... | |
| ZIA | This message (or message ...) is being (or has been) passed out of proper sequence of station serial numbers. | |
| ZIB | Two messages ... and ... (or group counts and time of origin ... and ...), both received as serial number ...; what are correct serial numbers ? | Change station serial number of message ... to
read number ... or Assign to message ... station serial number ... |
| ZIC | What is (are) station serial number(s) or channel number(s) of last message(s) you transmitted to me (or to ...) ? | Station serial number(s) or channel number(s) of last message(s) transmitted to you (or to ...) is (are) ... |
| ZID | What is (are) station serial number(s) or channel number(s) of last message(s) you received from me (or from ...) ? | Station serial number(s) or channel number(s) of last message(s) received from you (or from ...) is (are) ... |
| ZIE | Station serial number(s) or channel number(s) (from ...) has (have) not been received. Repeat message(s) or cancel serial number(s) or channel number(s). | |
| ZIF | I (or ...) did not use serial number(s). | |
| ZIG | Is (are) number(s) ... (to ...) blank ? | Number(s) ... (to ...) is (are) blank. |
| ZIH | Repeat headings of message numbers ... to ... transmitted by you (or ...) to check serial numbers. | |
| ZII | What was ... of your (or ...'s) number ... ? (1) date-time group; (2) filing time. |
My (or ...'s) message number ... had following
... (1) date-time-group; (2) filing time. |
| ZIJ | I am now changing my channel number/letter. Last number sent in this series is that of this message. | |
| ZIK | This is a weather control message which is not to be transmitted in the clear over radio circuits. | |
| ZIL | What channel number(s) should I use ? | Use channel number(s) ... |
| ZIM | Industrial or medical interference, 1...5. | |
| ZIP | Increase power. | |
| ZIP * | Have set continuous watch, or (1) single operator period; (2) two operator period; (3) general periods only; (4) reduced single operator periods; on broadcast indicated. First serial number received is .../No number yet received. |
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| ZIQ | Have ceased watch on broadcast, last number received ... | |
| ZIR | You have strong idle radiation. | |
| ZIS | Atmospheric interference, 1...5. | |
| ZJA | Reading signaling light of ... | |
| ZJB | May I close down visual watch now (or at ...) ? | Close down visual watch now (or at ...). |
| ZJC | Repeat all flag signals made by the senior officer (senior officer present afloat). | |
| ZJD | Use ... (1) better light; (2) better background. |
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| ZJE | Set virual watch now (or at ...). | |
| ZJF * | Frequency jumping to degree indicated, 1...5. | |
| ZJF * | Visual relaying station between senior officer (senior officer present afloat) (or ...) and ... is to be ... | |
| ZJG | Repeat all flashing (or semaphore) messages made by the senior officer (senior officer present afloat). | |
| ZJH | Your light is unreadable ... (1) not trained correctly; (2) not bright enough; (3) too bright. |
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| ZJI | What are the call signs of the ships in company with you ? | Call signs of the ships in company with me are ... (for visual use only). |
| ZJJ | Use double-flash procedure. | |
| ZJK | Are you (or is ...) visual guard for ... ? | I am (or ... is) visual guard for ... |
| ZJL | Hoist the following signal. | |
| ZJM | (1) Flaghoist; (2) semaphore; (3) 20 inch signalling projector; (4) 10 inch signalling projector; (5) ALDIS; (6) intermediate; (7) heather; (8) daylight signalling latern; (9) masthead flashing light; (10) infrared; (11) signal search light; (12) omni-directional flashing light; (13) directional flashing light. |
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| ZJN | Message ... has been passed to those for whom I am responsible (or to ...) (at ...) but "L" has not been received. | |
| ZJO | Repeat back each group of the text of this message as it is transmitted. | |
| ZJP | Message which follows is to be encrypted and passed to all addressees (by ...). (Only to be used by visual not liable to interception). | |
| ZJQ | Repeat signal (or message ...) the senior officer (senior officer present afloat) (or ship indicated) is now transmitting or is about to transmit. | |
| ZJR | Only semaphore is to be used for visual signaling between ... and ... (or from ...). | |
| ZJS | Directional lights of minimum brilliancy are to be used for all visual traffic between ... and ... except for messages of precedence priority and above requiring transmission to two or more ships. | |
| ZJT | Broadcast transmitter indicated is about to be taken off for ... minutes (or until ...). | |
| ZKA | Who is controlling station (net control station) on this frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)) ? | I am (or ... is) controlling station (net control station) on this frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). |
| ZKB | Is it necessary to obtain the permission of the controlling station (net control station) before transmitting messages ? | It is necessary to obtain the permission of the controlling station (net control station) before transmitting messages. |
| ZKC | Substitute code sign (call sign) of control station of group (net) in place of this operating signal. | |
| ZKD | Shall I take control of net (for ...) (until ...) ? | Take control of net (for ...) (until ...). |
| ZKE | I (or ...) report(s) into the circuit (net). | |
| ZKF | Station leaves net temporarily (or for ... minutes) (to communicate with ...) (will be on ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZKG | Observe (or direct ... to observe) schedule with ... on ... kHz (or MHz) (at ...). | |
| ZKH | Did you (or ...) observe schedule with ... (at ...) ? | I (or ...) observed schedule with ... (at ...). |
| ZKI | Set watch on ... kHz (or MHz) ... (1) continuous; (2) until further notice. |
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| ZKJ | May I close down (until ...) ? | (1) close down (until ...); (2) I am closing down (until ...). |
| ZKK | Assume radiotelegraph (wireless) organization ... forthwith (or at ...). | |
| ZKL | Resume normal radio communication now (or at ...). | |
| ZKM | Take guard (for ...) (on ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZKN | I have taken guard on ... kHz (or MHz). | |
| ZKO | Revert to on/off keying. | |
| ZKO * | I have handed over guard (to ...) (on ... kHz (or MHz)) (serial number of last message received was ...). | |
| ZKP | Are you (or is ...) radio guard for ... (on ... kHz (or MHz)) ? | I am (or ... is) radio guard for ... (on ... kHz (or MHz)). |
| ZKQ | Say when ready to resume. | |
| ZKQ * | Indicate ships or stations for which you are (or
... is) ... guard. (1) radio (on ... kHz (or MHz)); (2) visual. |
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| ZKR | On what frequencies are you (or ...) maintaining watch? | I am (or ... is) maintaining watch on ... kHz (or MHz). |
| ZKS | What stations are keeping watch on ... kHz (or MHz) (or are in net) ? | Following stations are keeping watch on ... kHz (or MHz) (or are in net). |
| ZKT | I am keeping watch on ... kHz (or MHz) for ...
(1) first five minutes in each half hour; (2) from 10 to 15 and 40 to 45 minutes past the hour; (3) between ... and ... minutes past the hour. |
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| ZKU | I am (or ... is) maintaining continuous watch,
or (1) single operator period; (2) two operator period; (3) general periods only; (4) reduced single operator period; on ... (call sign) ... broadcast. |
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| ZKW | Keying weight is ... percent. | |
| ZLA | I have pictures of the following types to
transmit ... (1) photographs; (2) weather maps; (3) blueprints; (4) printed matter; (5) test. |
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| ZLB | Give long breaks, please. | |
| ZLB * | What drum rotation speed shall I use ? | Transmit at ... revolutions per minute. (1) 30; (2) 45; (3) 50; (4) 60; (5) 90; (6) 100. |
| ZLC | Your transmission ... (1) shows objectionable modulation; (2) suitable for communication but not for picture; (3) shows caption too close to edge of picture; (4) shows buckled print; (5) shows fork drift; (6) picture shows too much contrast; (7) picture shows insufficient contrast; (8) picture shows cross-over. |
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| ZLD | We are getting long dash from you. | |
| ZLD * | I am unable to ... (1) synchronize with you; (2) transmit pictures; (3) copy pictures. |
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| ZLE | Send ... (1) fence; (2) white; (3) black; (4) picture; (5) synchronize; (6) fence swinging black until I stop you; (7) fence swinging white until I stop you. |
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| ZLF | (1) inverter; (2) converter; (3) 96-line 12x18 transceiver; (4) 100-line transceiver; (5) 300-line transceiver. |
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| ZLG | Shall I transmit ... (1) negative; (2) positive ? |
Transmit ... (1) negative; (2) positive. |
| ZLH | Will you transmit map(s) ... (... area ... time ... type) ? | I am going to transmit map(s) ... (... area ... time ... type). |
| ZLI | Reverse material on drum and rerun until I break you. | |
| ZLJ | What size lettering shall I use ? | Use ... (1) standard telegraphic typewriter; (2) jumbo typewriter if available; (3) hand lettering at least 3/16 of an inch high. |
| ZLL | Distorted landline control signals. | |
| ZLN | Facility indicated cannot be operated at present. | |
| ZLO | Is (are) facility(ies) ... operative at your station (or at ...) ? | The following ... facility(ies) is (are)
operative at this station (or at ...). (1) homing beacon; (2) radar beacon; (3) revolving and/or flashing beacon; (4) radio beacon; (5) instrument landing system; (6) ground control approach; (7) approach control; (8) tower transmitter (state which type LF, MF, VHF, or UHF); (9) MF direction finder; (10) VHF direction finder; (11) UHF direction finder; (12) runway lights; (13) Sandra lights; (14) radio track guide; (15) radio range. |
| ZLP | Low (minimum) power. | |
| ZLP * | What is (are) the magnetic line(s) of shoot of the ... (facility) ? | The magnetic line(s) of shoot of the ... (facility) is (are) ... degrees. |
| ZLS | We are suffering from lightning storm. | |
| ZMA | What was bearing of unknown station (or station using call sign ...) at ... (time) (on ... kHz (or MHz)) ? | Bearing of unknown station (or station using call sign ...) was ... (at ... time) class ... (on ... kHz (or MHz)). |
| ZMB | Bearing of you (or of ...) was ... (class ...) from me (or from ...) at ... (time). | |
| ZMC | Bearing of station which answered message (or transmission) from ... was ... (at ... (time)) class ... (on ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZMD | (1) Your bearing appears to be between ...
degrees and ... degrees, and sense indicates you are
to the ... (direction) of this station; (2) your bearing is changing rapidly. |
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| ZME | Pass in direction finding bearing (of ...) obtained on ... kHz (or MHz) (or between ... and ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZMF | Will you endeavor to obtain a direction finding bearing of station now transmitting (or of ...) (on ... kHz (or MHz)) ? | Bearing of station now transmitting (or of ...) (on ... kHz (or MHz)) was ... (class ...) sense determined at ... |
| ZMG | Magnetic activity. | |
| ZMG * | This bearing (course or position) is unrealiable. Error in excess of class C bearing (or position) may amount ... degrees (or miles). | |
| ZMH | Surface craft using call sign ... cooperating. Change to ... kHz (or MHz) and follow direction finding procedure when called. | |
| ZMI | Will you send your call sign and dashes of five-seconds duration at intervals in order that I (or ...) may home on you ? | I am about to send my call sign and dashes of five-seconds duration at intervals in order that you (or ...) may home on me. |
| ZMJ | Check ... (1) correctness of last QDR; (2) sense of last QDR; (3) correctness of last QDM; (4) sense of last QDM. |
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| ZMK | Cannot determine your (or ...'s) ... (1) position; (3) bearing. |
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| ZML | Steer ... degrees for 2 minutes if possible and send call sign and long dashes while you are so doing. | |
| ZMM | Increase height to enable more accurate bearing to be completed. | |
| ZMN | Change over to loop direction finding on ... kHz (or MHz) (and home on transmission made by ...). | |
| ZMO | Stand by moment. | |
| ZMO * | What is my position by direction finding bearing from nearest landmark (or from ...) ? | Your position by direction finding cross bearings from nearest landmark (or from ...) is ... (class ...) at ... (hours). |
| ZMP | Mispunch or perforator failures. | |
| ZMP * | Endeavor to plot position from bearings taken on station(s) now transmitting (or of ...) (on ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZMQ | Stand by for ... | |
| ZMQ * | Cannot determine your position, you are in line or nearly in line with direction finding station baseline. | |
| ZMR | Take over direction finding guard as previously ordered (on ... kHz (or MHz)) (from ... to ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZMS | Carry out direction finding procedure (as locally pre-scribed). | |
| ZMT | Sense determination unreliable; bearing may be reciprocal. | |
| ZMU | Multipath making ... mark bias. | |
| ZMU * | (1) Listen (for ...) on direction finding on ...
kHz (or MHz) (or between ... and ... kHz (or MHz)); (2) shift to direction finding frequency ... and listen for call sign ... |
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| ZMV | What is the grid course for me to steer to reach you (or ...) ? | The grid course for you to steer to reach me (or ...) is ... degrees at ... hours. |
| ZNA | You are encrypting ... incorrectly. (1) operating signals; (2) radio call signs; (3) address groups. |
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| ZNB | No breaks, we send twice. | |
| ZNB * | What is authentication of ... (1) message ...; (2) last transmission; (3) ... ? |
Authentication (of ...) is ... (1) message ... (2) last transmission (3) ... |
| ZNC | No communications with ... | |
| ZNC * | All transmissions will be authenticated ... (1) on all circuits; (2) on this circuit; (3) on ... frequency. |
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| ZND | Your are using authenticator incorrectly ... (1) verify authenticator system key; (2) check authentication of your last transmission. |
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| ZNE | I am prepared to authenticate. | |
| ZNF | Addresses who are not holders of the cryptographic system employed in the text need not decrypt (decipher), but shall sight (read) translation at first opportunity and obtain copy if applicable. | |
| ZNG | Receiving conditions no good for code. | |
| ZNG * | Commands who are included in the collective address used in this heading, who are not holders of the cryptographic system employed in the text, are exempted. | |
| ZNH | Plain-text tape of this message should be prepared during the process of decipherment. | |
| ZNI | No call letters (identification) heard. | |
| ZNI * | Shift to ... (1) on-line; (2) plain; operation now. |
|
| ZNJ | This message has been transmitted under serial
number ... at ... by station whose designation
follows ... (1) by on-line cipher; (2) by off-line encryption. |
|
| ZNK | Addresses who do not hold cryptographic facilities are exempted. | |
| ZNL | Receiving cryprographic office concerned should refer queries to the text of this message (e.g., requests for verification) to ... (address designators except plain language). Note: to be used in codress messages when necessary to indicate originating crypto center and then normally limited to messages of Immediate precedence and above. | |
| ZNM | Originaor authorizes the transfer of this message into the secure networks of all authorities addressed, provided the networks are approved for the security classification of the message involved. | |
| ZNN | All clear of traffic now. | |
| ZNO | Not on the air. | |
| ZNO * | Unable to decrypt message ... (from indefinite call sign ...). Note: only to be used under circumstances laid down in cryptographic instructions. | |
| ZNP | Transfer operation of channel now to ... (1) normal; (2) top secret; (3) conference; (4) engineering; on-line cipher operation. Note: this signal is for use only when already in on-line cypher operation. |
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| ZNQ | This message (or message ...) received at this
station ... (1) without authentication (when authentication is in force); (2) incorrectly authenticated; (3) correctly authenticated. |
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| ZNR | Not received. | |
| ZNR * | This message may be forwarded without change by radio or non-approved circuit. Note: the letter U repeated five times following this operating signal indicates that the message which follows is unclassified or is acceptable for transmission over any circuit in its present form. | |
| ZNS | Here new slip. | |
| ZNS * | Following message has been authenticated ... (this signal is for use only over approved(on-line circuits). | |
| ZNT | Following message has NOT been authenticated ... (this signal is for use only over approved(on-line circuits). | |
| ZNX | You have disclosed an EEFI as indicated: (1) position; (2) capabilities; (3) operations; (4) EW; (5) personnel; (6) COMSEC; (7) wrong circuit; (8) (SPARE); (9) (SPARE); (10) (SPARE); Note: see ACP 124 for details of BEADWINDOW procedure and the use of EEFI numbers. |
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| ZNY | Do not forward this message unencrypted by radio or non-approved circuit. Note: a letter repeated five times following this operating signal indicates the classification for which the circuit must be approved before the message can be forwarded over it. | |
| ZNZ | Originator has indicated that this message
should be forwarded without service action on the
test at relay or addressee stations, as the
information conveyed is ... (1) perishable; (2) for information only and will be confirmed by other means. |
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| ZOA | Have checked ... (call letters) OK. | |
| ZOA * | Relay this message (or message ...) by visual (to ...). | |
| ZOB | Take (I will take) no further action regarding forwarding message ... | |
| ZOC | Station(s) called relay this message to addressees for whom you are responsible. | |
| ZOD | Observing ..., will transfer when better. | |
| ZOD * | Act as radio link (relaying station) between me and ... (or between ... and ...). | |
| ZOE | Can you accept message for ... ? (1) on line; (2) off line. |
Give me your message. I will dispose of it ... (1) on line; (2) off line. |
| ZOF | Relay (pass) this message (or message ...) to ... now (or at ...). | |
| ZOG | Transmit (pass) this message (or message ...) to
... (for ...) (1) action; (2) information. |
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| ZOH | What traffic have you on hand ? | Traffic on hand. |
| ZOH * | Send message for ... on ... kHz (or MHz) by ... (1) receipt method; (2) broadcast method; (3) intecept method. |
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| ZOI | Pass this message to the nearest (or ...) weather central/control. | |
| ZOJ | This is corrected version number ... (1) one; (2) two; etc. of a message previously transmitted with errors and/or omitted portions. |
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| ZOK | We are receiving OK. | |
| ZOK * | Relay this message via ... | |
| ZOL | OK, on line. | |
| ZOL * | I will relay your call sign to senior officer present afloat, whose call sign is ... | |
| ZOM | Delivery of this message by mail in lieu of broadcast permissible (to ...). | |
| ZON | Place this message (or message ...) on ... (1) continuous wave broadcast; (2) radioteletype broadcast; indicated by following specific broadcast designator(s) ... |
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| ZOO | Place this message (or message ...) on MERCAST indicated by following specific broadcast designator(s) ... | |
| ZOP | This message (or message ...) has been delivered to all broadcast areas (or to the following specific broadcast area(s) ...). | |
| ZOQ | Deliver this message (or message ...) to all broadcast areas (or to the following specific broadcast area(s) ...). | |
| ZOR | Transmit only reversals. | |
| ZOR * | (1) Route traffic for ... via ... area
broadcast. (2) Beginning at ... traffic for you (or ...) will be routed via ... area broadcast. |
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| ZOS | Request area routing for messages for ... ? | Area routing for messages for ... is ... |
| ZOT | Transmit or handle this message at the lower precedence to the station or address designator(s) which follow(s). | |
| ZOU | How should traffic for ... be routed ? | Route traffic for ... through ... (on ... kHz (or MHz)). |
| ZOV | Station designation preceding this operating signal is the correct routing for this message rerouted by ... | |
| ZOW | Broadcast this message at special watch keeping
periods for ships with (1) one radio operator; (2) two radio operators. |
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| ZOX | Place this message (or message ...) on ... (1) morse/CW; (2) RATT; submarine broadcast indicated by following specific broadcast designator(s) ... |
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| ZOY | Relay this message only to the station(s) whose designation(s) precede this operating signal. | |
| ZOZ | Relay this message (or message ...) in its present form without decryption. | |
| ZPA | Printer line feed not received. | |
| ZPA * | Your speech is distorted. | |
| ZPB | Your transmitter has strong radiation while idling. | |
| ZPC | Printer carriage return not received. | |
| ZPC * | Your signals are ... (1) fading badly; (2) fading slightly; (3) good for ... words per minute; (4) getting stronger; (5) getting weaker. |
|
| ZPD | Is your signal as checked by monitor ...
satisfactory (1) locally; (2) as radiated ? |
My signal as checked by monitor ... is
satisfactory (1) locally; (2) as radiated. |
| ZPE | Punch everything. | |
| ZPE * | Maximum power is now being radiated. | |
| ZPF | Printer motor fast. | |
| ZPF * | What is the readibility of the signals of the group (net) (or of ...) ? | The Readibility of the signals of the group (net) (or of ...) is ... (1 - 5). |
| ZPG | What is the signal strength(s) of group (net) (or of ...) ? | Signal strength(s) of group (net) is (are) (or of ...) is ... (1 - 5). |
| ZPH | This interrupted transmission is canceled. A complete retransmission from this station will follow without request. | |
| ZPJ | This is a SUBOPAUTH edited version, either addressees and/or non-essential text have been removed from this message. Subsequent delivery of the originators unedited message is not intended unless requested. | |
| ZPK | This is a SUBOPAUTH edited version, either addressees and/or non-essential text have been removed from this message. The originators unedited message will be delivered by other means. | |
| ZPL | Request unedited versions of edited messages, broadcast number(s) ... be forwarded by means other than the submarine broadcast. | |
| ZPN | IFF switched ON in distress position. | |
| ZPO | Send plain once. | |
| ZPO * | The text of this message is to be relayed in precisely the same format as that in which it is received. No characters or machine functions are to be added, inserted or deleted and the relative positions of the groups are to be retained. | |
| ZPP | Punch plain only. | |
| ZPP * | Message which follows is a submarine surfacing signal to be cleared on calling frequency. | |
| ZPR | Rerun slip at present running. | |
| ZPR * | I have ... messages (precedence) prepared in tape relay format for you (or for ...). (Consideration should be given to receiving this message directly on to a printing perforator/typing perforator). | |
| ZPS | Printer motor slow. | |
| ZPT | Send plain twice. | |
| ZPT * | This transmission is a transmitter pre-acceptance trial. Request expeditious strength and readability reply. | |
| ZPU | If more than one tropical wind warning message in this sequence is awaiting transmission, transmit highest serial number first. (Sequence/Serial is understood to include tropical warning name or number and consecutive warning number). | |
| ZPV | If the earlier wind warnings identified by DTG(s) following this signal are awaiting transmission, file those warnings without further transmission. | |
| ZPW | This message canceled at time indicated. File without further transmission. | |
| ZPX | This message (or message ...) is forwarded to you for screening and determination of need for broadcast promulgation. Advise broadcast control commander of recommended message disposition. | |
| ZPY | This message (or message ...) has been screened by command authority and requires broadcast delivery. | |
| ZPZ | This message has been forwarded ... (number of times) by stations within this network. Note: the number shall be incremented by one each time the message is relayed within the network. The OPSIG will be removed prior to the message exiting the network. | |
| ZQA | The landing lights at the aerodrome (or at the aerodrome at ...) are out of order. | |
| ZQB | What is the magnetic direction in which landing is to be made ? | The magnetic direction in which landing is to be made is ... degrees. |
| ZQC | Are you (or is ...) ... (1) airborne; (2) waterborne; (3) on land ? |
I am (or ... is) ... at ... (time). (1) airborne; (2) waterborne; (3) on land. |
| ZQD | Am I to carry out the procedure appropriate to the use of the ... (facility) ? | You are to carry out the procedures appropriate to the use of the ... (facility). |
| ZQE | What is your desired rate of descent expressed in hundreds of feet per minute ? | My desired rate of descent is ... hundreds of feet per minute. |
| ZQF | What is the length in yards of the runway in use ? | The length of the runway in use is ... yards. |
| ZRA | Reverse auto tape. | |
| ZRA * | How does my frequency check ? | Your frequency is ... (1) correct; (2) slightly (or ... Hz (or kHz)) high; (3) slightly (or ... Hz (or kHz)) low; (4) stable on steady mark; (5) stable on steady space; (6) unstable; (7) erratic. |
| ZRB | Relayed signals bad, adjust receiver. | |
| ZRB * | Check your (or ...'s) frequency on this circuit (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). | |
| ZRC | Can you receive code ? | |
| ZRC * | Shall I tune my transmitter to ... (1) proper frequency; (2) zero beat with your (or ...) transmitter ? |
Tune your transmitter to ... (1) proper frequency; (2) zero beat with my (or ...) transmitter. |
| ZRD | What is the frequency of the ... radio facility now in operation ? | The frequency of the ... radio facility now in operation is ... |
| ZRE | On what frequency do you hear me best ? | I hear you best on ... kHz (or MHz). |
| ZRF | Will you send tuning signal on your present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)) for one minute or until 'AS' is given? | I am about to send tuning signal on my present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). |
| ZRG | When will a change of frequency (to ... kHz (or MHz)) be necessary ? | A change in frequency (to ... kHz (or MHz) will be necessary at approximately ... |
| ZRH | Is my frequency shift correct ? | Your frequency shift is ... (1) too wide; (2) too narrow; (3) not linear; (4) correct; (by Hz). |
| ZRJ | Will you check your ... ? | I will check my ... |
| ZRK | Reversed keying. | |
| ZRK * | Shall I revert to single channel working ? | Revert to single channel working. |
| ZRL | Rerun slip before new running. | |
| ZRL * | Are you working on the correct code ? Note: this meaning applies only to frequency shift diplex. |
I am working on the correct code. Note: this meaning applies only to frequency shift diplex. |
| ZRM | Please remove modulation from ... | |
| ZRM * | Can you receive both sidebands of my independent sideband transmissions ? | I can receive ... (1) the upper sideband; (2) the lower sideband; (3) both sidebands. |
| ZRN | Rough note. | |
| ZRN * | Do you intend to transmit on ... (1) the upper sideband (USB); (2) the lower sideband (LSB); (3) both sidebands independently (ISB) ? |
I intend to transmit on ... (1) the upper sideband (USB); (2) the lower sideband (LSB); (3) both sidebands independently (ISB). |
| ZRO | Are you receiving OK ? | |
| ZRO * | Can you read me on ... (1) channel A ...; (2) channel B ...; (3) channel(s) ...; (4) all channels ? |
I can read you on ... (1) channel A ...; (2) channel B ...; (3) channel(s) ...; (4) all channels; (5) no channels. |
| ZRP | Transfer signal on channel ... to channel ...
(should only be used when order originates from a third working channel. See ZRV for use between directly connected working channels). |
|
| ZRQ | Change to other sideband. | |
| ZRR | Run reversals. | |
| ZRR * | Message(s) ... number(s) ... will no longer be broadcast but are effective and of interest (to units indicated). | |
| ZRS | Rerun message number ... | |
| ZRS * | Your carrier is ... (1) over-suppressed; (2) under-suppressed. |
|
| ZRT | Revert to traffic. | |
| ZRT * | Radiate full unmodulated power for ... minutes. | |
| ZRU | Are my tone frequencies correct ? | Your tones for ... (1) marking and spacing are high; (2) marking and spacing are low; (3) marking and spacing are correct. |
| ZRV | Transfer signal to channel ... | |
| ZRW | Retransmit phasing signal ... (1) you did not synchronize; (2) check your daily key setting. |
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| ZRY | Rerun test slip with RYs, please. | |
| ZSA | May I ascend to ... (height) ? | You may ascend to ... (height). |
| ZSB | May I descend to ... (height) ? | You may descend to ... (height). |
| ZSC | Switch on IFF. | |
| ZSD | IFF switched OFF. | |
| ZSE | Do you have glider in tow ? | (1) we have glider in tow; (2) we are forced to release glider at (approximate position) ... |
| ZSF | Send faster. | |
| ZSF * | Switch off ... (1) IFF; (2) IFF sets for 10 minutes in area denoted except for ships whose call signs follow. |
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| ZSG | May I make an approach using the facility indicated ? | You may approach using the facility indicated. |
| ZSH | Static heavy here. | |
| ZSI | Please furnish signal intensity. | |
| ZSI * | You are ... (1) to maintain height of ... feet and report over ... (call sign) range station; (2) to hold on ... leg of the beam ... (call sign) range station at height ... feet. |
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| ZSM | Microvolt input to receiver is ... | |
| ZSN | Give SINPO report on ... | |
| ZSO | Transmit slips once. | |
| ZSO * | Send tapes (or message) ... (1) once; (2) twice. |
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| ZSR | Your signal strong and readable. | |
| ZSS | Send slower. | |
| ZST | Transmit slips twice. | |
| ZSU | Your signals are unreadable. | |
| ZSV | Your speed varying. | |
| ZTA | Transmit by auto. | |
| ZTA * | (1) radio; (2) visual; (3) land line; (4) teletypewriter (teleprinter); (5) telephone; (6) automatic; (7) facsimile; (8) shore telephone; (9) shore teleprinter; (10) radio teletypewriter; (11) satellite. |
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| ZTB | (1) transmitter-distributor; (2) autohead; (3) perforator; (4) reperforator; (5) printer; (6) undulator; (7) keyboard; (8) frequency shift keyer; (9) multiplexing carrier base; (10) on-line crypto device. |
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| ZTC | (1) Does my ... appear to be faulty ? (2) Is your ... faulty ? |
(1) Your ... appears to be faulty; (2) my ... is faulty. |
| ZTD | Shall I use ... ? | Use ... |
| ZTE | Are you (or is ...) able to use ... ? | I am (or ... is) able to use ... |
| ZTF | Send fast and twice. | |
| ZTF * | Are repairs completed ? | Repairs ... (1) completed; (2) uncompleted. Estimated completion time ... minutes; (3) cannot be completed because ... |
| ZTG | ... (class of emission/type of transmission as indicated in chapter 6). | |
| ZTH | Transmit by hand. | |
| ZTI | Transmission temporarily interrupted. | |
| ZTI * | (1) receiver; (2) transmitter; (3) power supply; (4) antenna system; (5) radio direction finder. |
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| ZTJ | Cease using ... | |
| ZTK | Are you (or is ...) connected to ... ? | I am (or ...is) connected to ... |
| ZTL | Are you (or is ...) about to disconnect ? | I am (or ... is) about to disconnect. |
| ZTM | I am (or ... is) unable to use ... | |
| ZTN | What is my bias distortion ? | Your bias distortion is ... (1) excessive; (2) ... percent (marking); (3) ... percent (spacing); (4) ... percent (total distortion). |
| ZTO | Is my charatcer formation correct ? | Your character formation is ... (1) correct; (2) defective in the start element; (3) defective in the 1st unit; (4) defective in the 2nd unit; (5) defective in the 3rd unit; (6) defective in the 4th unit; (7) defective in the 5th unit; (8) defective in the stop element. |
| ZTP | What is the duration of your modulation cycle ? | The duration of my modulation cycle is ... 50 Baud Euqipment: (1) 148 milliseconds (7.42 units) fast; (2) 150 milliseconds (7.5 units) correct; (3) 152 milliseconds (7.6 units) slow; (4) ... erratic per character. 45.5 Baud Euqipment: (1) 161 milliseconds (7.35 units) fast; (2) 163 milliseconds (7.42 units) correct; (3) 165 milliseconds (7.5 units) slow; (4) ... erratic per character. |
| ZTQ | Will you ... (1) get the circuit engineer/facility control technician to speak on this circuit (or circuit ...); (2) hand the line over to the circuit engineer/facility control technician for check ? |
I will ... (1) get the circuit engineer/facility control technician to speak on the circuit; (2) hand the line over to the circuit engineer/facility control technician for check and call you when check has been completed. |
| ZTR | Will you ... (1) disconnect your equipment from line and carry out local test, reconnecting to line in ... minutes; (2) connect your transmit line to your receive line to enable me to carry out a loop test for ... minutes ? |
I will ... (1) disconnect (or I am disconnecting) my equipment from line and carry (or to carry) out local test, reconnecting to line in ... minutes; (2) connect my transmit line to my receive line to enable you to carry out a loop test for ... minutes. |
| ZTS | Is the line satisfactory ? | The line is ... (1) satisfactory; (2) unsatisfactory. |
| ZTT | Fixed aerial (1) omni-directional ...; (2) rotatable; (3) directional. |
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| ZUA | Conditions unsuitable for automatic recording. | |
| ZUA * | Request a timing signal now (or at ...). | Timing signal will be transmitted now (or at ...). The numerals indicating the time will be followed by a five-second dash terminating exactly at the time indicated. |
| ZUB | We have been unable to break you. | |
| ZUB * | At ... | |
| ZUC | Unable to comply, will do so at ... | |
| ZUC * | From ... to ... | |
| ZUD | Until further orders (or until ...). | |
| ZUE | Affirmative (Yes). | |
| ZUF | Air raid ... (1) waring; (2) in progress; (3) all clear. |
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| ZUG | Negative (No). | |
| ZUH | Unable to comply. | |
| ZUI | Your attention is invited to ... | |
| ZUJ | Stand by. | |
| ZUK | ... (Appointment Code) desires key conversation on this circuit with ... (Appointment Code). Will you indicate when you are ready ? | ... (Appointment Code) is now ready to begin key conversation with ... (Appointment Code). |
| ZVA | Station called is responsible for relay or delivery to all stations in line two (2) or to stations indicated. | |
| ZVB | Varying bias. | |
| ZVB * | What was your time over last compulsory reporting point, and ETA at next compulsory reporting point ? | My time over last compulsory reporting point was ... and ETA at next compulsory reporting point is ... |
| ZVE | What are the security conditions of your termination(s) of this channel (or ... channel/circuit designated) ? | Security conditions at my termination(s) of this
channel (or ... channel/circuit designated) are ...
(1) secured for Restricted; (2) secured for Confidential; (3) secured for Secret; (4) secured for Top Secret. Note: the answer to this signal may only be passed on circuits cleared for classified traffic. |
| ZVF | Signals varying in frequency. | |
| ZVF * | This channel (or ... channel/circuit designated) is unserviceable for classified traffic. | |
| ZVP | Send VVVs please. | |
| ZVQ | This message, relating to a warning, an alert, distress, or an emergency, is authorized to be relayed via the facilities of your network without prior arrangement. | |
| ZVR | Retransmit this message (or message ...) at once to all subordinate stations. | |
| ZVS | Signals varying in intensity. | |
| ZWB | Indicate name of ... (1) operator on watch; (2) senior rating on watch; (3) operator who transmitted last message (or message ...). Note: this signal is authorized for use in connection with operator training only; it may not be used for any other purpose. |
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| ZWC | Wipers or clicks here. | |
| ZWC | The following is to be taken as applying to personnel on watch only. | |
| ZWD | Carry out communication ... (visual exercise number ... at ... senior officer (or ...) is to conduct). | |
| ZWE | Voluntary exercise (number ...) may be carried out now (or at ...). | |
| ZWF | Incorect. | |
| ZWG | You are correct. | |
| ZWH | Try again. | |
| ZWI | Answer last question (or question ...). | |
| ZWJ | Stations are to answer ... taking the following duties ... A, ...B, ...C, ... etc. | |
| ZWK | Following is answer to the last question (or question ...). | |
| ZWL | No forwarding action to the designation(s) immediately following is required. | |
| ZWM | Correct answer to last question (or question ...) is ... (or will be found in ...). | |
| ZWN | Correct version of the part of the last message (or message ...) which was sent incorrectly is ... (or will be found in ...). | |
| ZWO | Send words once. | |
| ZWO * | Following message (or question, or exercise) is
for the exercise of ... (1) junior operators; (2) senior operators; (3) ratings on watch. |
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| ZWP | A junior operator is to carry out ... (1) a standard flashing exercise; (2) a standard semaphore exercise; (3) a standard radio-telegraphy transmitting exercise; (4) a standard radio-telegraphy receiving exercise. |
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| ZWR | Your signals weak but readable. | |
| ZWS | Wavelength (frequency) is swinging, 1...5. | |
| ZWT | Send words twice. | |
| ZXA | Adjust to receive speed ... (fax) | |
| ZXA * | The following group is a call sign, delivery group or address group. (Used in plain language texts of messages other than procedure messages). | |
| ZXB | Station(s) to whom this message is routed obtain a complete copy of this interrupted transmission by addressing a service message to the originating station. | |
| ZXC | Pix ... conditionally accepted. | |
| ZXC * | This transmission has been interrupted. A retransmission will follow without request. (Must be followd immediately by valid end of message sequence). | |
| ZXD | Send dashes, please. (fax) | |
| ZXD * | This message is to be delivered to the addressee(s) in tape form. | |
| ZXE | Reserved for future use by NACOSA/ISSC. | |
| ZXF | You are floating fast. (fax) | |
| ZXF * | (1) For peacetime operations: This message has
been generated/mediated by a COSMIC TOP SECRET
ATOMAL System High SCARS II System. The Maximum
security classification authorized without off-line
encryption released from SCARS II into the NICS TARE
network is NATO SECRET. ATOMAL information at any
security classification level released into the NICS
TARE network requires also off-line encryption. (2) For TTW/Wartime operations after authorization from Operational Commander: This message has been generated/mediated by a COSMIC TOP SECRET ATOMAL SYSTEM HIGH SCARS II SYSTEM. |
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| ZXG | This MSG has been generated/mediated by a NATO CONFIDENTIAL System High automated data processing system. | |
| ZXH | Limits high, reduce ... cycles. (fax) | |
| ZXH * | This MSG has been generated/mediated by a NATO SECRET System High automated data processing system. | |
| ZXI | This critical SCARS II MSG should be given
precedence over other Flash messages. Note: signals listed are reserved for use by NACOSA. |
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| ZXJ | You are jumping out of phase. (fax) | |
| ZXK | Is your synchronizing correct ? (fax) | |
| ZXK * | Station called relay this message (or message ...) to ... in addition to predetermined responsibilities. | |
| ZXL | Limits are low, increase ... cycles. (fax) | |
| ZXO | Last run defaced due to ... (fax) | |
| ZXO * | Request you obtain retransmission of messages ... from station ... | |
| ZXP | Go ahead with Pix. | |
| ZXP * | I have for you ... (1) a request for direct air support; (2) a reply to a support request; precedence is ... |
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| ZXQ | I have for you ... (1) a request for tactical reconnaissance; (2) a request for photographic reconnaissance; (3) a request for artillery reconnaissance; precedence is ... |
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| ZXR | Intensive flag signaling will take place shortly (or in ... minutes). | |
| ZXS | You are floating slow. (fax) | |
| ZXS * | Message which follows is to be handled by ...
(1) officer emergency cryptographic team; (2) ratings emergency cryptographic team; (3) senior communications rating; (4) junior communications rating; (5) coder (educational). |
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| ZXT | This message is not to be transmitted by radiotelegraph or radiotelephone in any form over part of its route. | |
| ZXV | Your modulation is varying. (fax) | |
| ZXW | This message has been delivered to all action addressees whose designations follow this operating signal. | |
| ZXX | This message has been delivered to all information addressees whose designations follow this operating signal. | |
| ZXY | Transmit this message to the addressee(s) indicated by the numeral(s) following ... All addressees are to be counted consecutively as they appear (numbers to be separated by the Separative Sign). | |
| ZYA | Cease traffic, send As on A channel. (multiplex) | |
| ZYC | Cycling on ARQ, errors stored your end. (multiplex) | |
| ZYK | Check your keying on channel ... (multiplex) | |
| ZYM | Change from single printer to multiplex. | |
| ZYN | Make bias neutral. (multiplex) | |
| ZYO | Message originated with mobile units. | |
| ZYP | Change from multiplex to single printer. | |
| ZYR | Please put ... on MUX revolutions. | |
| ZYS | What is your speed of transmission ? | The speed of transmission is ... |
| ZYT | Check your thyratrons. | |
| ZYT * | Forward this message without service action. | |
| ZYX | Revert to MUX frames ... channels. | |
| ZZA | Tell name of operator who has transmitted last msg (or msg ...). | |
| ZZD& | Readibility is ... ("ich hoere Sie gut"); QRK. | |
| ZZF | Incorrect. | |
| ZZG | You are correct. | |
| ZZH | Try again. | |
| ZZN | Message is a drill message for ... (1) beginning operators (2) advanced operators (3) operators on watch. |
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| ZZO | Beginning operator. | |
| ZZS& | Change freq. to ... ("gehen Sie auf ..."); QSY/QDW. |
* Certain Z-codes may have multiple meanings - depending upon specific circumstances