64:6 NICHOLLS'S SEAMANSHTP AND NAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE

Answering Sign.

The answering sign TTTTTTTT, etc. (— — — — — —, etc.),

is used to answer the call. It is to be continued until the transmitting
ship ceases to make the call.

Space Sign.

The space sign 11 (• • « -) is used to separate the signs A A, A B,
W A and W B from the identifying words or groups which follow them.
It is also used to separate whole numbers from fractions.

Break Sign.

The break sign B T (—• • « • —) is used to precede the text. It is to
be repeated back, but its repetition by the receiving ship is not acknow-
ledged with "C" by the transmitting ship.

Erase Sign.

The erase sign EEEEEEE, etc. (••-•«••*, etc.), is used to indicate
that the last word or group was signalled incorrectly. It is to be
answered with the erase sign. When answered, the transmitting ship
will repeat the last word or group which was correctly signalled, and
then proceed with the remainder of the message.
If the mistake was not discovered until after the message has been
completely signalled, a new message must be made.
If it is desired to cancel the whole of a message while in process of
transmission, the erase sign must be made, followed by the ending
sign, viz., EEEEEE A&
Repeat Sign.
The repeat sign UD (»« — — •••) is used to obtain a repetition of
the whole or part of a message.
To obtain a repetition of the whole message.
The repeat sign made singly signifies: "Repeat the last message."
The repetition is signalled by making the message through in exactly
the same form as it was originally transmitted. Note.—Lu Sound
Signalling the repeat sign made singly signifies; "I missed 'she last
Word (or group), please go back a few words (or groups) and continue
the message."