Q code

Noun

Meaning

(radio) code used as a shorthand for common messages, consisting of sequences all beginning with Q

(radio) specific code from the aforementioned set

Q-code (plural Q-codes)

Alternative spelling of Q code

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

Q-code

Examples

For Q-code queries that need to be answered in the affirmative, the usual practice is to respond with the letter "C" (Sounds like like the Spanish word "Si"). Source: Internet

Since amateur communications are without charge, this Q code would not make sense. Source: Internet

QRSS derives from the standard Q code used in radio communications, where "QRS?" asks "Shall I send more slowly?" and "QRS" requests "Send more slowly". Source: Internet

For Q-code assertions or queries which only need to be acknowledged as received, the usual practice is to respond with the letter "R" for "Roger" which means "Received correctly". Source: Internet

For those Q-code assertions that merely need to be acknowledged as understood, the usual practice is to respond with the prosign or which means "understood". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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