General
wrong
What does wrong mean?
A procedure word meaning "your last transmission was incorrect; the correct version is...," used to challenge and fix an error made by the other station.
""Negative, wrong — the callsign is Hammer three-one, not two-one.""
Origin
Standard radiotelephony procedure word.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'wrong' mean on the radio?
It tells the other station that their last transmission was incorrect, and is followed by the correct version of the information.
What's the difference between 'wrong' and 'correction'?
'Wrong' challenges and fixes an error made by the other station; 'correction' fixes a mistake in your own transmission.
How is 'wrong' used in a radio exchange?
You say it to flag the other station's error and supply the right detail, as in 'wrong — the callsign is Hammer three-one, not two-one.'
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