Look up the NATO phonetic alphabet in your browser — spell words clearly over the radio.
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet origin | the NATO phonetic alphabet spells letters over radio | NATO ACP 125 |
| Fixed words | each letter maps to one fixed word, e.g. A=Alfa | NATO ACP 125 |
| Digits | digits are read one by one to avoid magnitude errors | NATO ACP 125 |