General
words twice
What does words twice mean?
A procedure word meaning "communication is difficult; transmit each phrase twice." It can be a request to the sender or a statement of how the speaker will proceed.
""You're weak and distorted — words twice — say again all after 'ambush'.""
Origin
Standard radiotelephony procedure word for degraded links.
Frequently asked questions
What does "words twice" mean on the radio?
It signals that communication is difficult, so every phrase should be sent twice to make sure it gets through.
Is "words twice" a request or an instruction?
It can be either — a request asking the other station to double each phrase, or a statement that the speaker will double their own phrases.
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