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In the case of unusual names (eg for systems or pilots) it may be necessary to spell out a word. The table below shows the internationally agreed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_phonetic_alphabet phonetic alphabet] which may be useful. Words are spelled out letter by letter, so for example Eygfe is spelled out ''Echo, Yankee, Golf, Foxtrot, Echo'' (and not ''E-Echo, Y-Yankee, G-Golf'' etc...) If you are about to spell out a name, it may be helpful to use the proword '''I spell''' to warn people that phonetic alphabet is coming, thus: ''Warp to Eygfe, I spell: Echo, Yankee, Golf...'' | In the case of unusual names (eg for systems or pilots) it may be necessary to spell out a word. The table below shows the internationally agreed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_phonetic_alphabet phonetic alphabet] which may be useful. Words are spelled out letter by letter, so for example Eygfe is spelled out ''Echo, Yankee, Golf, Foxtrot, Echo'' (and not ''E-Echo, Y-Yankee, G-Golf'' etc...) If you are about to spell out a name, it may be helpful to use the proword '''I spell''' to warn people that phonetic alphabet is coming, thus: ''Warp to Eygfe, I spell: Echo, Yankee, Golf...'' | ||
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! Letter !!align=left| Code word !!align=left| Pronunciation | ! Letter !!align=left| Code word !!align=left| Pronunciation | ||