# NATO Phonetic and ICAO Spelling Card Builder

Expand text into ICAO, ITU or ARRL spelling words and download a printable PDF card

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/nato-phonetic-and-icao-spelling-card-builder

- **Category:** Document Tools

- **Keywords:** NATO phonetic, ICAO, ITU, ARRL, spelling alphabet, PDF card, QR code

## Overview

Preserves spaces and punctuation, supports ICAO/ARRL digit modes, and embeds an offline QR payload when it fits.

## Inputs

- **Text** (textarea): Enter the English text to spell
- **Alphabet Profile** (select)
- **Digit Mode** (select)
- **Include QR Code** (checkbox)
- **Page Size** (select)

## When to use

- Prepare call signs, identifiers, or short messages for clear spoken communication.
- Create a printable reference card using ICAO/NATO, ITU, or ARRL spelling words.
- Add an offline QR payload to a card when the text is short enough to fit.

## How it works

- Enter the English text you want to spell.
- Choose an alphabet profile: ICAO/NATO, ITU, or ARRL.
- Select whether digits should be preserved or expanded with a digit mode.
- Choose whether to include a QR code and select A4 or Letter page size, then download the PDF card.

## Use cases

- Radio operators can create clear call-sign and identifier cards for voice communication.
- Aviation and operations teams can print ICAO/NATO spelling references for short identifiers.
- Training materials can present ARRL or ITU spelling words in a compact PDF card.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which spelling alphabets are supported?

The tool supports ICAO/NATO, ITU, and ARRL alphabet profiles.

### Does the card preserve spaces and punctuation?

Yes. Spaces and punctuation in the entered text are preserved.

### How are digits handled?

You can preserve digits or expand them with ICAO or ITU digit words.

### Can I add a QR code?

Yes. Enable Include QR Code to add an offline QR payload when it fits.

### Which page sizes are available?

You can generate the PDF card in A4 or Letter size.

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