I would not use "kilowatt" as a phonetic for "K" because "kilowatt" is a
compound word -- two words. I'd be afraid of being logged as "KW1TN."
The standard phonetic alphabet is a product of the International Civil Aviation
Organization, and I was brainwashed to use it when I was an air traffic
controller. But I admit that in some cases it's less than useful ... "Sierra"
sure sounds like it starts with "C" to a non-English speaker. "Tango" sounds
like "Romeo." And so on.
The solution is to give up 'phone and work only CW, which I have done.
Jim Cain, K1TN
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