2007-10-31 09:33:08 · 9 answers · asked by Robert A 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Codes were developed because the numbers are easier and faster to say and understand than words over the radio, especially early radios.
Amateur Radio operators use a similar system: Q codes.
Pilots also use the phonetic alphabet, i.e. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, etc.
2007-10-31 09:37:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To avoid confusion in communication, and to increase the speed at which critical information is conveyed. There will be time later to sweat over the details.
2007-10-31 16:36:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
* As short-hand to make clear and brief communications.
* Until recently their transmissions were not encrypted,
and operations might be compromised.
2007-10-31 16:38:22 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law is written is code and subsections.
2007-10-31 16:35:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because it's easier than saying/writing out the full charge every time.
2007-10-31 16:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by raichasays 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If someone was robbing a bank, would want them to know your on your way?
2007-10-31 16:46:39 · answer #6 · answered by ♥STREAKER♥©℗† 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I imagine it's because it saves time/words and it somewhat thwarts eavesdroppers. Nonetheless, it's pretty annoying, lol.
2007-10-31 16:36:39 · answer #7 · answered by and_y_knot 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To sound professional and to intimidate their prey.
2007-10-31 16:37:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
because they are illiterate.
2007-10-31 16:35:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋