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The Q code

The Q code was originally developed as a way of sending shorthand messages in Morse code. However, it is still used by operator for voice communications. The following ones are in common use.

QRA What is your QRA ( call sign ) ?

QRM I have QRM (interference).

QRN I have QRN (static interference).

QRT I am QRT (closing down).

QRV I am QRV (ready to receive messages).

QRX Please QRX (wait a moment).

QRZ Please QRZ (say your call sign again).

QSB There is QSB ( your signals are fading).

QSO Thanks for this QSO (contact).

QSP I have a QSP (message) for another station.

QSY Please QSY (change frequency)

QTH My QTH (location) is Zuidhorn.

QSL A postcard send by each station to acknowledge the contacts made. One side of the card normally carries a design. The other side has the technical details of the contact.