Does anyone know where the term "roger" came from?

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Does anyone know where the term "roger" came from?

By "roger" I mean when military personel want to acknoledge something they say "roger'

2006-07-26 13:29:26 · 4 answers · asked by booboo 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger#Radio
I don't know why they used 'R,' though.
Probably had a different meaning for each letter.

2006-07-26 13:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by shmux 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋

It goes back to the days of early radio, it is the same as saying "over" when using walkie talkies.
Roger means you heard the message, Roger Wilco, means you heard the message and will comply, with it.
Roger simply means, OK.

2006-07-26 20:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by johnb693 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

"Roger that'???? No clue

2006-07-26 20:33:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

WW II

2006-07-26 20:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋