[Milsurplus] USN Alphabet for Radio Operating Positions and Remotes.

[Mike Morrow]

Nick wrote:

> I had long known LOP for Local Operating Position, but hadn't realized
> a complete alphabet existed -
>
> Alphabet for Radio Operating Positions and Remotes.
>
> Examples of position designations are:
> LOP: Local Operating Position
> LTP: Local Teletype Position
> RHS: Remote Radiophone Station
> RDP: Remote Data Position
> ...

Interesting info, Nick.

I suppose context would rule out much chance of confusion, but LOP has always been understood in common USN usage as "Lines of Position"...a very fundamental concept in the science of navigation:

 http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Line+of+position

Mike / KK5F