operator headspace error

A term commonly used by boots on the ground U.S. Army Communication Personnel during the Vietnam War, the Radar O’Reillys of that era. Radio Lingo for any one off error possibly attributable to radio operators themselves.

Communications resume after a momentary disconnect.

Radio Operator 1.: Sorry man, I lost you for a minute. Operator headspace error.
Radio Operator 2.: Heh heh.