radio failure
Communication suddenly dead
Radio failure is the loss of radio communication capability, typically in aviation or maritime contexts.
When pilots experience radio failure, they follow established procedures—specific transponder codes and predictable flight patterns—so air traffic control can track them without voice contact.
The pilot squawked 7600 to indicate radio failure.
The term also applies to any breakdown in two-way radio communication during operations where such contact is expected or required.
- staticWithout motion or change
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- maydayRadio emergency signal
- blackoutComplete power loss
- dead airUnintended broadcast quiet
gone dark · transmission · emergency · emergency beacon · cockpit · flight deck · distress · squawk · lost contact · air traffic control · interference · antenna · frequency · communication breakdown · no signal · dead zone · white noise · tower
radio failureradio contact
Wireless communication connection
clear communication · two-way communication · good copy · loud and clear · five by five
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