General
wait, out
What does wait, out mean?
A procedure word signalling "I must pause for longer than a few seconds" before resuming. Plain 'Wait' indicates a pause of only a few seconds.
""Stand by for coordinates — wait, out.""
Origin
Standard radiotelephony procedure word for controlling call flow.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'wait, out' mean on the radio?
It signals that the speaker must pause for longer than a few seconds before resuming, and is closing the channel until they call back.
What's the difference between 'wait' and 'wait, out'?
Plain 'wait' means a short pause of only a few seconds while staying on the channel; 'wait, out' means a longer delay, so the station ends the transmission and will re-establish contact.
When would you use 'wait, out'?
When you need time to gather information — like coordinates or a decision — and can't reply within a few seconds.
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