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Echo

ECK-oh

NATO code word for the letter E

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

ECK-oh

Morse Code

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Signal Flag

Maritime E

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Echo maritime flag

International maritime signal flag for E. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.

Semaphore Position

Echo semaphore signal

Semaphore flag position for E. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.

About Echo

Echo represents the letter E and is one of the most commonly used NATO code words.

Why "Echo"?

Refers to the acoustic phenomenon of sound reflection, easy to pronounce worldwide.

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Echo airspace, contact tower on 118.1"

  • 2

    Emergency: "Victim name: Emily-Echo-Robert"

  • 3

    Maritime: "Echo buoy marker ahead"

💡 Memory Trick

Echo...Echo...Echo - repeating sound starts with E

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Echo with:

  • Edward
  • Easy
  • Egg
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