Military English

FREQUENCY

TERM

The radio channel, given in megahertz.

On air

“Switch to alternate frequency. Over.”
“All stations, change frequency to four eight decimal two five. Over.”
“Primary frequency is jammed; moving to alternate. Over.”

In conversation

Write the primary and alternate frequency on your hand card.
Never send the frequency in clear on an unsecure net.

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