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Q

Quebec

keh-BECK

NATO code word for the letter Q

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

keh-BECK

Morse Code

−−·−

Signal Flag

Maritime Q

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Quebec maritime flag

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

Semaphore Position

Quebec semaphore signal

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

About Quebec

Quebec is the NATO code for Q, named after the Canadian province.

Why "Quebec"?

Named after Quebec, Canada, internationally recognized place name.

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Quebec airspace, contact center"

  • 2

    Maritime: "Quebec flag - request pratique (clearance)"

  • 3

    Amateur Radio: "Quebec-Romeo-5-Sierra"

💡 Memory Trick

Quebec City - both Q and C (city) in alphabet

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Quebec with:

  • Queen
  • Quick
  • Quincy
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