General
fuzzy
What does fuzzy mean?
An informal radio term describing a transmission that is unclear, weak, or garbled — the opposite of 'loud and clear'.
""You're coming in fuzzy — say again all after 'ambush'.""
Origin
Radiotelephony/CB usage describing degraded signal quality.
Frequently asked questions
What does "fuzzy" mean on the radio?
It describes a transmission that's unclear, weak, or garbled — hard to make out. It's the informal opposite of 'loud and clear'.
What do you do if someone is coming in "fuzzy"?
You'd typically ask them to 'say again' the part you missed, or adjust position or equipment to improve the signal.
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