Ham Radio Q-Codes 👉 A labyrinth of codes that form the backbone of communication among amateur radio operators worldwide
What are Q Codes?
Q-Codes (also called Q-Signals) are three letter combinations that begin with the letter Q that CW operators use in place of common phrases. Originally intended for use only by radiotelegraph operators, Q-codes have become a permanent part of the hobby’s jargon, and many hams use them on phone as well as in face-to-face conversations.
For example, QTH stands for “My location is _____.” So, when I send QTH ANN ARBOR MI I am telling the other operator that I am located in Ann Arbor, MI. When followed by a question mark, the Q-signal turns into a question. So, QTH? asks the question, “What is your location?”
3 май 2024