Do you say copy or Roger?
For commercial maritime VHF, “Roger” is discouraged. “Copy” does not mean the same as “roger”. It is used when communications between two other stations which includes information for one’s own station has been overheard and received satisfactorily.
What do you say after Roger Wilco?
Wilco: “I will comply.” Say again: “I did not understand your last transmission.” Repeat: “Fire another artillery barrage.” (Generally inapplicable to aviation communication, particularly civil. It is a carryover from military radio procedures.)
Why do truckers say copy?
A group of vehicles traveling together. The radio transmission is acknowledged or understood. “Copy that”. Consolidated Freightways truck.
What does Roger and copy mean?
Roger/Roger that: “Roger” is the term used in radio communication to mean that your message is received and understood. Copy/Copy that: “Copy” is also used to acknowledge that information is received.
Is saying Roger that rude?
Contrary to popular belief, Roger does not mean or imply “I will comply”. That distinction goes to the contraction wilco (from, “will comply”), which is used exclusively if the speaker intends to say “received and will comply.”
Do you copy reply?
“Do you copy’ is a phrase used in military and other important radio communications, and comes from the fact that the recipient would write down (a copy of) the message so that it could be carried to, and read by, the superior officer.
What does the phrase 10 4 Good Buddy mean?
Ten-four is a cop code. It means good to go, all right, see ya there, the like. Good buddy was added on by truckers who pick up on jargon by listening to their scanners. So in ten four good buddy, it’s like one truck driver saying to another okay, or right, or whatever it is in the affirmative.
What do truckers call police?
CB Terminology (Trucker Slang)
| CB Terminology | Meaning or Translation |
|---|---|
| Bear | A law enforcement officer at any level, but usually a State Trooper, Highway Patrol. |
| Bear bait | A speeding vehicle, usually a four-wheeler, which can be used to protect the other speeding vehicles behind it. |
| Bear bite | A speeding ticket. |
What does Roger Wilco mean?
Received, will comply.
Taking it a step further, some may know “Roger” as part of the full reply “Roger Wilco.” Translated into typical English, that phrase actually means “Received, will comply.”
What does over and out mean?
(procedure word, idiomatic) Used in films and TV to signal the end of a conversation, especially one conducted by CB radio or the like.
Is it “over and out” or Roger Wilco?
It may not be obvious from this list that the old cliche “Over and out” is just wrong. It’s either “over” or “out”. Similarly, “Roger Wilco” is silly. Roger means “I heard and understood you” (but might not do what you say) whereas “wilco” means “I heard and understood you and will do what you request.”
What is the difference between “Wilco” and “Roger”?
It’s either “over” or “out”. Similarly, “Roger Wilco” is silly. Roger means “I heard and understood you” (but might not do what you say) whereas “wilco” means “I heard and understood you and will do what you request.”
What does “Wilco” mean in military communication?
In military radio communication both copy and roger indicate that the transmission was received and understood. Wilco is simply an abbreviation of the words “will comply”. Affirmative really isn’t used that often (in my experience anyway) however indicates agreement/no conflicts with the content of the transmission.
What does Wilco mean in a movie?
“Wilco” isn’t used much anymore, but you can still hear it in old movies, usually those set in World War II. The phrase, “over and out,” also often heard in old movies, is somewhat misleading. “Over” is used at the end of a statement to mean that the message is complete and a reply is expected.