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What are the codes for ham radio?

by Rhyley Bryan

What are the codes for ham radio?

Amateur radio international Q-code

Code Question
QSV Shall I send a series of “V” on this frequency (or on kHz (or MHz))?
QSX Will you listen to on kHz (or MHz)?
QSY Shall I change transmission frequency (to kHz (or MHz))?
QSZ Shall I send each word or group more than once?

Why do hams say 73?

73 is an old telegraph code that means “best regards”. 73, as well as 88 (which means “hugs and kisses”) are part of the language of ham radio.

What does QRL mean in ham radio?

Are you busy
Amateur Radio “Q” signals

Sign Meaning
QRL Are you busy? I am busy, please do not interfere
QRM Is my transmission being interfered with? Your transmission is being interfered with ___ (1-Nil, 2-Slightly, 3-Moderately, 4-Severly, 5-Extremely.)
QRN Are you troubled by static? I am troubled by static ___ (1-5 as under QRM.)

What does 88 mean in Morse code?

Love and kisses
Word and phrase abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning Type of abbreviation
WX Weather / Weather report follows
Z Zulu time i.e. UTC operating signal
73 Best regards 92 Code
88 Love and kisses 92 Code

How do you get started in ham radio?

try restarting your device.

  • Get a Radio and Listen In. I picked up a portable radio that I’ve seen commonly recommended as a first radio: it’s a BaoFeng UV-5R (3rd generation) (with
  • Take the License Exam.
  • Socialize.
  • Learn More.

    • What does ham radio stand for?

    HAM stands for [not an acronym] slang for Amateur Radio Operator. Suggest new definition. This definition appears very rarely and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories: Information technology (IT) and computers. Slang/chat, popular culture.

    What does 73 mean in ham radio?

    Amateur radio operators and other morse code users commonly use the number 73 as a “92 Code” abbreviation for “best regards”, typically when ending a QSO (a conversation with another operator).

    What is 73 in ham radio talk?

    The graphic image above represents the number “73” in Morse code. 73 is an old telegraph code that means “best regards”. 73, as well as 88 (which means “hugs and kisses”) are part of the language of ham radio.