Q-Signals Flashcards
(23 cards)
QRG
Will you tell me my (or your) exact frequency?
Your exact frequency is … kHz.
QRL
Are you busy?
I’m busy with…
Generally used to see if a given frequency is busy.
QRM
Is my transmission being interfered with?
Your transmission is being interfered with…
1.Nil 2. Slightly 3. Moderately 4. Severely 5. Extremely
QRN
Are you hearing static?
I’ve got static… (fill in with the 1-5 value under QRM)
QRO
Shall I increase the power?
The power would be increased.
QRP
Shall I decrease the power?
The power should be decreased.
QRQ
Shall I send faster? Send faster (... in wpm)
QRS
Shall I send slowly? Sent slowly (in wpm)
QRT
Shall I stop sending?
Stop sending.
QRU
Do you have anything for me?
I have nothing for you.
QRV
Are you ready?
I am ready.
QRX
When will you call again?
I will call you again at … (time in hours) on (frequency in kHz). Minutes are implied.
QRZ
Who is calling me?
You are being called by … on … (frequency in kHz).
QSB
Are my signals fading?
Your signals are fading.
QSK
Can you hear me between your signals? Can I break in on your transmission?
I can hear you between signals; break in on my transmission.
QSL
Can you acknowledge receipt (of a message that’s transmitted)?
I am acknowledging receipt.
QSO
Will you relay to…
I will relay to…
QST
General call preceding a message that is meant for amateurs and ARRL members.
This is the “CQ ARRL” effect.
QSX
Will you listen to … on … (frequency in kHz)?
I am listening to … on … (frequency in kHz).
QSY
Shall I change the transmission to another frequency (or on … kHz)?
Change the transmission to another frequency (or on … kHz).
QTC
How many messages have you sent?
I have sent … messages for you or for …
QTH
What’s your location?
My location is …
QTR
What’s the correct time?
The time is …
