Q-Codes

Basic list of common ‘Q-Codes’ as used in radio communications:

QTH – My location / Where are you?

QRZ – Who’s calling me?

QSY – Change frequency

QRM – Interference from other signals

QRN – Interference from natural noise

QRP – Low power / Decrease?

QRO – High power / Increase?

QSB – Signal fading

QSO – Contact / Conversation

QRV – I am ready / Are you ready?

QRT – Stop transmitting / Going off air

QSL – Confirm / Acknowledge