General
wilco out
What does wilco out mean?
A combined radio close meaning 'I will comply with your message' and 'this transmission is ended with no reply expected' — 'wilco' plus 'out'.
""Return to base and refuel. Over." "Wilco, out.""
Origin
Combination of the prowords 'wilco' and 'out' in standard radiotelephony.
Frequently asked questions
What does "wilco out" mean?
'Wilco' means 'will comply' — I'll do what you asked — and 'out' means the transmission is finished with no reply expected. Together they close the exchange while confirming the order.
What's the difference between "roger" and "wilco"?
'Roger' just means the message was received. 'Wilco' goes further: it means received and I will carry out the instruction.
Why not say "over and out"?
'Over' means you expect a reply and 'out' means you don't, so they contradict each other. Correct usage is one or the other, which is why 'wilco out' works but 'over and out' is technically wrong.
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