Flag K (Kilo)
ICS · K code word: Kilo pronounced: KEY-LOH Morse: −·−
In short: I wish to communicate with you.
Single-letter meaning (Pub 102)
I wish to communicate with you.
Morse sign
−·−
Dot = short sound, dash = long (three times longer). Hear it in the Morse translator.
In plain English
An invitation to communicate: I have something to pass to you, answer me.
Where you will really see it
With a single numeral it points to the method of communication from the Pub 102 complements table (e.g. signal lamp, radiotelephone). K also has a special meaning as a landing-place signal for small boats with survivors (SOLAS).
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The single-letter meanings are quoted 1:1 from Pub 102 International Code of Signals (NGA, public domain); the plain-English explanations are our own. Flag graphics: signal-flag-images (Unlicense).