An international code used
widely by civil and military ships and aircraft as well as amateur
radio operators.
QRM Interference from other
stations
QRN Interference from thunder
storms or nearby electrical apparatus
QRO High power
QRP Low power
QRT Close down
QSB Signal fading Abbreviations
There are over 100 abbreviations
used by radio amateurs when making calls, here are a few common
ones.
CQ - 'Calling all stations',
or seek you. This is used in both telephony (voice) and Morse code
contacts.
CW - Continuous wave or more
commonly called Morse code.
RX - Receiver
TX - Transmitter
WX - Weather
YL - Young lady
XYL - Wife
OM - Old man, used for males
of any age
73 - Best wishes
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