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The most commonly encountered Z-CODES include:

Z-CODES
Z-CODE NATO ANSWER INTEROGATIVE
ZBE Retransmit message ... to ... (for ...)
(1) action;
(2) information.
ZBO I have (or ... has) ... (numeral followed by precedence prosign for each pre-precedence) message(s) for you (or for ...). Of what precedence(s) and for whom is (are) your message(s)?
ZBZ 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.
What is the printing acceptability of my signals (or those of ...)?
(1) unacceptable - totally corrupt;
(2) unacceptable - very corrupt;
(3) unacceptable - partly corrupt;
(4) acceptable - occasionally corrupt;
(5) acceptable - no corruption.
ZDD Bring message ... to the circuit.
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.
ZDO I could not send message ... to ...
ZEE Request message ... be transmitted.
ZEK No answer is required.
ZEU Exercise (drill) message.
ZEV Request you acknowledge message ... Message (or message ...) is acknowledged.
ZKA I am (or ... is) controlling station (net control station) on this frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). Who is controlling station (net control station) on this frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz))?
ZKB It is necessary to obtain the permission of the controlling station (net control station) before transmitting messages. Is it necessary to obtain the permission of the controlling station (net control station) before transmitting messages?
ZKE I (or ...) report(s) into the circuit (net).
ZOB Take (I will take) no further action regarding forwarding message ...
ZOD Act as radio link (relaying station) between me and ... (or between ... and ...).
ZRG A change in frequency (to ... kHz (or MHz) will be necessary at approximately ... When will a change of frequency (to ... kHz (or MHz)) be necessary?

A more comprehensive list of Z-CODES follows:


Z-CODES
Z-CODE NATO ANSWER INTEROGATIVE
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.
ZAE I am unable to receive you. Receipt through ...
ZAF I am about to patch you through to ... Will you patch me through (via ...). to ... (via you or ...) ?
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 ...).
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
addressees (or to ...).
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.
ZAJ I have (or ... has) been unable to break you.
ZAK Transmission interrupted at ... hrs.
ZAK Transmission on ... kHz (or ... MHz) suspended until ... (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 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 system; diversity modem ?
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 system; diversity modem ?
ZAQ The last word (or group)
(1) received from you
(2) transmitted to you was ...
ZAR Revert to automatic relay.
ZAR This is my ... request (or reply)
(1) first;
(2) second;
(3) third; etc.
ZAS Rerun all tapes run on ... since ...
(1) your present frequency;
(2) ... kHz (or MHz);
(3) call sign ...;
(4) this channel or ... channel.
ZAT I am preparing traffic (perforating tape) for transmission.
ZAU Teletype range taken on your signal(s) What is teletype range taken is ... to ... on my signal(s)?
ZAV Transmit traffic for me (or for ...) by broadcast method until further directed (or until ...).
ZAW Transmit 12 inches of blank tape as short intervals at ... words per minute. Shall I transmit 12 inches of blank tape as short intervals at ... 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.
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 Delay (or bad transmission) due to ... What is cause of delay (or of bad transmission)?
ZBB Make ... copies of the following message.
ZBB For following message you will require a total of ... copies.
ZBC You are transmitting a continuous ...
(1) mark;
(2) space.
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.
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 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.
What are the estimated errors per thousand characters in my signals (or those of ...)?
ZBK I am receiving your traffic ...
(1) clear
(2) garbled.
Are you receiving my traffic clear?
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.
ZBN Break and go ahead with new slip.
ZBN Your ... is reversed:
(1) tape;
(2) mark and space.
ZBO I have (or ... has) ... (numeral followed by precedence prosign for each pre-precedence) message(s) for you (or for ...). Of what precedence(s) and for whom is (are) your message(s)?
ZBP Your ...
(1) characters are indistinct;
(2) spacing is bad.
ZBQ Message ... was received at ... on ... kHz (or MHz). When and on what frequency was message ... received?
ZBR Break circuit, retuning.
ZBR Send by ...
(1) direct (R) method;
(2) broadcast (F) method;
(3) intercept (I) method;
(4) repeat back (G) method.
Shall I 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.
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.
ZBT Text group(s) ... should be counted as ... group(s). How do you count following text group(s)...?
ZBU Report when you are in radio communication with ...
ZBV Answer me (or ...) on ... kHz (or MHz).
ZBW I am (or ... is) shifting to transmit on ... kHz (or MHz). Will you shift (or ask ... to shift) to transmit on ... kHz (or MHz) ?
ZBX I am (or ... is) shifting to receive on ... kHz (or MHz). Will you shift (or ask ... to shift) to receive on ... kHz (or MHz)?
ZBY Pass ...
(1) on broadcast ...;
(2) on broadcast ... single operator;
(3) on broadcast ... two operator period;
(4) on broadcast ... general periods only.
ZBZ 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.
What is the printing acceptability of my signals (or those of ...)?
(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.
ZCD Your collation is different.
ZCD Weight your access to ... (call 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.
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.
ZCG My frequency modulation deviation is ... What is your frequency modulation deviation?
ZCH My tracking mode is ...
(1) auto track;
(2) manual tracking;
(3) hand barring.
What is your tracking mode?
ZCI Circuit interrupted. Running and available.
ZCI My ...
(1) is ... watts;
(2) is ... %;
(3) is ... accesses;
(4) is ... watts.
What is your ...?
(1) total output power;
(2) quality meter reading;
(3) number of accesses;
(4) frequency modulation access power.
ZCJ 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.
Are you experiencing equipment trouble?
ZCK Check keying.
ZCK Loop your ...
(1) spread spectrum modulator channel ...;
(2) line modem;
(3) time division multiplex equipment;
(4) frequency division multiplex equipment.
Shall I loop my...?
(1) spread spectrum modulator channel ...; (A/B);
(2) line modem;
(3) time division multiplex equipment;
(4) frequency division multiplex equipment.
ZCL Transmit call letters intelligibly.
ZCL I have checked speed setting on ... (channel/circuit). Have you checked speed setting of all equipment on ... (channel/circuit) ?
ZCM Carry out ... on satellite ...
(1) spread spectrum modulation back-to-back check;
(2) range measurement;
(3) power balance.
May I carry out ... on satellite...?
(1) spread spectrum modulation back-to-back check;
(2) range measurement;
(3) power balance.
ZCN I am ready to synchronize spread spectrum access ... Are you 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).
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
ZCU Set spread spectrum access ... channel ... (A/B) to ...
(1) 1300 bd.;
(2) 2600 bd.;
(3) 600 bd.;
(4) 1200 bd.;
(5) 2400 bd.;
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
ZDC Diagnosing circuit faults, will advise.
ZDC Last message (or message ...) requires a message (or signal of execution. Does the last message ...) require 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.
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.
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.
ZDJ I have a message containing ... groups to transmit to you (or to ...). How many groups does your message contain?
ZDK Following repetition (of ...) is made in accordance with your request. Will you repeat message ... (or portion ...)?
ZDL Your dots are too light (short).
ZDL Confirmation ...
(1) was omitted
(2) differs from text.
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 ...).
ZDV Your dots varying in 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.
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 orders (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 Message ...
(1) not received;
(2) unidentified: give better identifying data.
Have you received message...?
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.
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 ...
ZEI Accuracy is doubtful of heading of message received as follows ... Check to station of origin if necessary and repeat.
ZEJ Replies to this message (or message ...) are to be sent now (or at ...).
ZEK No answer is required.
ZEL This message is correction to message ... (transmitted by ...).
Note: May only be used in conjunction with ZDG.
Is message ... a correction to message ... which was previously transmitted with doubtful or missing groups (words) ?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ZFC Check your FSK shift, please.
ZFC Executive signal ("Execute") for last message (or following message) has been made (or was made at ...). Have you received (or sent) the executive signal ("Execute") for message...?
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).
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 ...).
ZFI There is no reply to message ... Is there any 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 Message ... (or station serial number ...)
(1) does not concern you (or ...);
(2) no longer concerns you (or ...).
Does message ... (or station serial number ...) concern me (or ...)?
ZFL Following traffic was addressed to you on ... broadcast schedule between serial numbers ... and ... Was there any traffic addressed to me 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 Your callsign for use on this circuit is ...
What is my call sign for use on this circuit only?
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.
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 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 ...
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 ... ?
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 I will call you again as soon as possible (or at ...) on present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). When will you call me again on present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz))?
ZGK Call me again at ... on present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). When shall I call you on present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz))?
ZGL ... will answer calls for me (or for ...).
ZGM I have (or ... has) been unable to communicate with ... (since ...). Did you (or ...) hear ... (at ...)?
ZGN Nothing was heard from you (or ...) (since ...). When was I (or ...) last heard?
ZGO Your number is ...; answer after number... (numbers to be separated by separative signs. What is my number and sequence in answering?
ZGP Please give priority.
ZGP Answer calls for me on present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)).
ZGS Your signals are getting stronger.
ZGW Your signals are getting weaker.
ZHA How are conditions for auto reception?
ZHA Decrease frequency very slightly (or ... kHz) to clear interference. Shall I decrease frequency very slightly (or ... kHz) to clear interference?
ZHB Increase frequency very slightly (or ... kHz) to clear interference. Shall I increase frequency very slightly (or ... kHz) to clear interference?
ZHC How are your receiving conditions?
ZHM Harmonic radiation from transmitter ...
ZHN Your automatic transmissions are ...
(1) good;
(2) fair;
(3) unreadable.
How do you receive my automatic transmission?
ZHO My speed of automatic transmission in ...
(1) revolutions per minute;
(2) words per minute;
(3) bauds; is ...
What is your speed of automatic transmission in ...
(1) revolutions per minute;
(2) words per minute;
(3) bauds?
ZHP Automatic reception is prevented by ... What is preventing automatic reception?
ZHQ Please listen for me on ... kHz (or MHz) and transmit to me on ... kHz (or MHz).
ZHR Your speed of automatic transmission is ...
(1) fast;
(2) slow;
(3) erratic;
(4) correct.
Is my speed of automatic transmission 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 Station serial number(s) or channel number(s) of last message(s) transmitted to you (or to ...) is (are) ... What is (are) station serial number(s) or channel number(s) of last message(s) you transmitted to me (or to ...)?
ZID Station serial number(s) or channel number(s) of last message(s) received from you (or from ...) is (are) ... What is (are) station serial number(s) or channel number(s) of last message(s) you received from me (or from...)?
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 Number(s) ... (to ...) is (are) blank. Is (are) number(s) ... (to ...) blank?
ZIH Repeat headings of message numbers ... to ... transmitted by you (or ...) to check serial numbers.
ZII My (or ...`s) message number ... had following ...
(1) date-time-group;
(2) filing time.
What was ... of your (or ...`s) number...?
(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 Use channel number(s) ... What channel number(s) should I use?
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.
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 Close down visual watch now (or at ...). May I 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.
ZJE Set virtual 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.
ZJI Call signs of the ships in company with me are ... (for visual use only). What are the call signs of the ships in company with you?
ZJJ Use double-flash procedure.
ZJK I am (or ... is) visual guard for ... Are you (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.
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 I am (or ... is) controlling station (net control station) on this frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). Who is controlling station (net control station) on this frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz))?
ZKB It is necessary to obtain the permission of the controlling station (net control station) before transmitting messages. Is it 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 Take control of net (for ...) (until ...). Shall I 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 I (or ...) observed schedule with ... (at ...). Did you (or ...) observe schedule with ... (at ...)?
ZKI Set watch on ... kHz (or MHz) ...
(1) continuous;
(2) until further notice.
ZKJ (1) close down (until ...);
(2) I am closing down (until ...).
May I close 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 I am (or ... is) radio guard for ... (on ... kHz (or MHz)). Are you (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.
ZKR I am (or ... is) maintaining watch on... kHz (or MHz). On what frequencies are you (or ...) maintaining watch?
ZKS Following stations are keeping watch on... kHz (or MHz) (or are in net). What 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.
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.
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.
ZLB Give long breaks, please.
ZLB Transmit at ... revolutions per minute.
(1) 30;
(2) 45;
(3) 50;
(4) 60;
(5) 90;
(6) 100.
What drum rotation speed shall I use?
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.
ZLD We are getting long dash from you.
ZLD I am unable to ...
(1) synchronize with you;
(2) transmit pictures;
(3) copy pictures.
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.
ZLF (1) inverter;
(2) converter;
(3) 96-line 12x18 transceiver;
(4) 100-line transceiver;
(5) 300-line transceiver.
ZLG Transmit ...
(1) negative;
(2) positive.
Shall I transmit ...
(1) negative;
(2) positive?
ZLH I am going to transmit map(s) ... (... area ... time ... type). Will you transmit map(s) ... (... area ... time ... type)?
ZLI Reverse material on drum and rerun until I break you.
ZLJ Use ...
(1) standard telegraphic typewriter;
(2) jumbo typewriter if available;
(3) hand lettering at least 3/16 of an inch high.
What size lettering shall I use?
ZLL Distorted landline control signals.
ZLN Facility indicated cannot be operated at present.
ZLO 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.
Is (are) facility(ies) ... operative at your station (or at ...) ?
ZLP Low (minimum) power.
ZLP The magnetic line(s) of shoot of the ... (facility) is (are) ... degrees. What is (are) the magnetic line(s) of shoot of the ... (facility)?
ZLS We are suffering from lightning storm.
ZMA Bearing of unknown station (or station using call sign ...) was ... (at ... time) class ... (on ... kHz (or MHz)). What was bearing of unknown station (or station using call sign ...) at ... (time) (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.
ZME Pass in direction finding bearing (of ...) obtained on ... kHz (or MHz) (or between ... and ... kHz (or MHz)).
ZMF Bearing of station now transmitting (or of ...) (on ... kHz (or MHz)) was ... (class ...) sense determined at ... Will you endeavor to obtain a direction finding bearing of station now transmitting (or of ...) (on ... kHz (or MHz))?
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 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. Will you send your call sign and dashes of five-seconds duration at intervals in order that I (or ...) may home on you?
ZMJ Check ...
(1) correctness of last QDR;
(2) sense of last QDR;
(3) correctness of last QDM; (4) sense of last QDM.
ZMK Cannot determine your (or ...s) ...
(1) position;
(3) bearing.
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 a moment.
ZMO Your position by direction finding cross bearings from nearest landmark (or from ...) is ... (class ...) at ... (hours). What is my position by direction finding bearing from nearest landmark (or from ...)?
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 ...
ZMV The grid course for you to steer to reach me (or ...) is ... degrees at ... hours. What is the grid course for me to steer to reach you (or ...)?
ZNA You are encrypting ... incorrectly.
(1) operating signals;
(2) radio call signs;
(3) address groups.
ZNB No breaks, we send twice.
ZNB Authentication (of ...) is ...
(1) message ...
(2) last transmission
(3)...
What is authentication of ...
(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.
ZND You are using authenticator incorrectly ...
(1) verify authenticator system key;
(2) check authentication of your last transmission.
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.
ZNQ This message (or message ...) received at this station ...
(1) without authentication (when authentication is in force);
(2) incorrectly authenticated;
(3) correctly authenticated.
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 is 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.
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.
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 Give me your message. I will dispose of it ...
(1) on line;
(2) off line.
Can you accept message for...?
(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.
ZOH Traffic on hand. What traffic have you on hand?
ZOH Send message for ... on ... kHz (or MHz) by ...
(1) receipt method;
(2) broadcast method;
(3) intecept method.
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.
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) ...
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.
ZOS Area routing for messages for ... is ... Request area routing for messages for...?
ZOT Transmit or handle this message at the lower precedence to the station or address designator(s) which follow(s).
ZOU Route traffic for ... through ... (on ... kHz (or MHz)). How should traffic for ... be routed?
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.
ZOX Place this message (or message ...) on ...
(1) morse/CW;
(2) RATT;
submarine broadcast indicated by following specific broadcast designator(s) ...
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 My signal as checked by monitor ... is satisfactory
(1) locally;
(2) as radiated.
Is your signal as checked by monitor ... satisfactory
(1) locally;
(2) as radiated ?
ZPE Punch everything.
ZPE Maximum power is now being radiated.
ZPF Printer motor fast.
ZPF The Readibility of the signals of the group (net) (or of ...) is ... (1 - 5). What is the readibility of the signals of the group (net) (or of ...)?
ZPG Signal strength(s) of group (net) is (are) (or of ...) is ... (1 - 5). What is the signal strength(s) of group (net) (or of ...)?
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.
ZQA The landing lights at the aerodrome (or at the aerodrome at ...) are out of order.
ZQB The magnetic direction in which landing is to be made is ... degrees. What is the magnetic direction in which landing is to be made?
ZQC I am (or ... is) ... at ... (time).
(1) airborne;
(2) waterborne;
(3) on land.
Are you (or is ...) ...
(1) airborne;
(2) waterborne;
(3) on land?
ZQD You are to carry out the procedures appropriate to the use Am I to carry out the procedure appropriate to the use of the
of the ... (facility).
... (facility)?
ZQE My desired rate of descent is ... hundreds of feet per minute. What is your desired rate of descent expressed in hundreds of feet per minute?
ZQF The length of the runway in use is ... yards. What is the length in yards of the runway in use?
ZRA Reverse auto tape.
ZRA 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.
How does my frequency check?
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 Tune your transmitter to ...
(1) proper frequency;
(2) zero beat with my (or ...) transmitter.
Shall I tune my transmitter to ...
(1) proper frequency;
(2) zero beat with your (or ...) transmitter?
ZRD The frequency of the ... radio facility now in operation is ... What is the frequency of the ... radio facility now in operation?
ZRE I hear you best on ... kHz (or MHz). On what frequency do you hear me best?
ZRF I am about to send tuning signal on my present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)). Will you send tuning signal on your present frequency (or on ... kHz (or MHz)) for one minute or until `AS` is given?
ZRG A change in frequency (to ... kHz (or MHz) will be necessary at approximately ... When will a change of frequency (to ... kHz (or MHz)) be necessary?
ZRH Your frequency shift is ...
(1) too wide;
(2) too narrow;
(3) not linear;
(4) correct;
(by Hz).
Is my frequency shift correct?
ZRJ I will check my ... Will you check your ...?
ZRK Reversed keying.
ZRK Revert to single channel working. Shall I revert to single channel working?
ZRL Rerun slip before new running.
ZRL I am working on the correct code.
Note: this meaning applies only to frequency shift diplex.
Are you working on the correct code?
Note: this meaning applies only to frequency shift diplex.
ZRM Please remove modulation from ...
ZRM I can receive ...
(1) the upper sideband;
(2) the lower sideband;
(3) both sidebands.
Can you receive both sidebands of my independent sideband transmissions?
ZRN Rough note.
ZRN I intend to transmit on ...
(1) the upper sideband (USB);
(2) the lower sideband (LSB);
(3) both sidebands independently (ISB).
Do you 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 I can read you on ...
(1) channel A ...;
(2) channel B ...;
(3) channel(s) ...;
(4) all channels;
(5) no channels.
Can you read me on ...
(1) channel A ...;
(2) channel B ...;
(3) channel(s) ...;
(4) all 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 Your tones for ...
(1) marking and spacing are high;
(2) marking and spacing are low;
(3) marking and spacing are correct.
Are my tone frequencies correct?
ZRV Transfer signal to channel ...
ZRW Retransmit phasing signal ...
(1) you did not synchronize;
(2) check your daily key setting.
ZRY Rerun test slip with RYs, please.
ZSA You may ascend to ... (height). May I ascend to ... (height)?
ZSB You may descend to ... (height). May I descend to ... (height)?
ZSC Switch on IFF.
ZSD IFF switched OFF.
ZSE (1) we have glider in tow;
(2) we are forced to release glider at (approximate position) ...
Do you have glider in tow?
ZSF Send faster.
ZSF Switch off ...
(1) IFF;
(2) IFF sets for 10 minutes in area denoted except for ships whose call signs follow.
ZSG You may approach using the facility indicated. May I make an 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.
ZSM Microvolt input to receiver is ...
ZSN Give SINPO report on ...
ZSO Transmit slips once.
ZSO Send tapes (or message) ...
(1) once;
(2) twice.
ZSR Your signal is strong and readable.
ZSS Send slower.
ZST Transmit slips twice.
ZSU Your signals are unreadable.
ZSV Your speed is 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.
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.
ZTC (1) Your ... appears to be faulty;
(2) my ... is faulty.
(1) Does my ... appear to be faulty?
(2) Is your ... faulty?
ZTD Use ... Shall I use...?
ZTE I am (or ... is) able to use ... Are you (or is ...) able to use...?
ZTF Send fast and twice.
ZTF Repairs ...
(1) completed;
(2) uncompleted. Estimated completion time ... minutes;
(3) cannot be completed because ...
Are repairs completed?
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.
ZTJ Cease using ...
ZTK I am (or ...is) connected to ... Are you (or is ...) connected to...?
ZTL I am (or ... is) about to disconnect. Are you (or is ...) about to disconnect?
ZTM I am (or ... is) unable to use ...
ZTN Your bias distortion is ...
(1) excessive;
(2) ... percent (marking);
(3) ... percent (spacing);
(4) ... percent (total distortion).
What is my bias distortion?
ZTO 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.
Is my character formation correct?
ZTP The duration of my modulation cycle is ... 50 Baud Equipment:
(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 Equipment:
(1) 161 milliseconds (7.35 units) fast;
What is the duration of your modulation cycle?
(2) 163 milliseconds (7.42 units) correct;
(3) 165 milliseconds (7.5 units) slow;
(4) ... erratic per character.
ZTQ I will ...
(1) get the circuit engineer/facility control technician to speak on the circuit;
(2) hand the line over to the circuit technician for check and call you when check has been completed.
Will you ...
(1) get the circuit engineer/facility control technician
to speak on this circuit (or circuit engineer/facility control ...);
(2) hand the line over to the circuit engineer/facility control technician for check?
ZTR 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 your transmit receive line to enable you to carry out a loop test for ...minutes.
Will you ...
(1) disconnect your equipment from line and carry out local test, reconnecting to line in ... minutes;
(2) connect my transmit line to my line to your receive line to enable me to carry out a loop test for ... minutes ?
ZTS The line is ...
(1) satisfactory;
(2) unsatisfactory.
Is the line satisfactory?
ZTT Fixed aerial
(1) omni-directional ...;
(2) rotatable;
(3) directional.
ZUA Conditions unsuitable for automatic recording.
ZUA 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. Request a timing signal now (or at ...).
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) warning;
(2) in progress;
(3) all clear.
ZUG Negative (No).
ZUH Unable to comply.
ZUI Your attention is invited to ...
ZUJ Stand by.
ZUK ... (Appointment Code) is now ready to begin key conversation with ... (Appointment Code). Will you indicate when you are ready? ... (Appointment Code) desires key conversation on this circuit 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 My time over last compulsory reporting point was ... and ETA at next compulsory reporting point is ... What was your time over last compulsory reporting point, and ETA at next compulsory reporting point?
ZVE Security conditions at my termination(s) of this channel (or ... channel/circuit
(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.
What are the security conditions of your designated) are ... termination(s) of this channel (or ... channel/ circuit designated)?
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.
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.
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.
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 followed 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.
ZXG This MESSAGE has been generated/mediated by a NATO CONFIDENTIAL System High automated data processing system.
ZXH Limits high, reduce ... cycles. (fax)
ZXH This MESSAGE has been generated/mediated by a NATO SECRET System High automated data processing system.
ZXI This critical SCARS II MESSAGE should be given precedence over other Flash messages.
Note: signals listed are reserved for use by NACOSA.
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 ...
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 ...
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).
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)
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 The speed of transmission is ... What is your speed of transmission?
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 message (or message ...).
ZZD Readability is ... ("I hear you ...");
ZZF Incorrect.
ZZN Message is a drill message for ...
(1) beginning operator
(2) advanced operators
(3) operators on watch.
ZZO Beginning operator.
ZZS Change freq. to ... ("Go to...")
ZYC Cycling on ARQ, errors stored your end. (multiplex)

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