Q Signals

Here's a post that's mostly for my own studies, but I hope others will find it useful. Today's topic is Q signals.

The Q signals is radio shorthand. Each Q abbreviates common phrases and allows operators who speak other languages to communicate without learning English. They can be used as questions or as answers. For example, you can ask "QRN?" to see if anyone is getting static from you. An answer could be "Getting a little QRN from you."

Common Q Signals

QRG: You exact frequency is ___ .
QRL: I am busy. Is the frequency busy?
QRM: Getting interference on your transmission.
QRN: I'm getting static.
QRO: Increase power.
QRP: Decrease power.
QRU: I have nothing else. Sign off.
QRV: I am ready.
QRX: I will call you again in ___ at ___ kHz.
QRZ: You are being called by ____ on ____ kHz.
QSB: Your signal is fading.
QSK: I can hear you when not transmitting.
QSL: Receipt acknowledged.
QSO: I can communicate with ____ direct ( or by relay ).
QSP: I will relay to ___.
QST: Call to all amateur radio operators.
QSX: I am listening to ___ on ___ kHz.
QSY: Change to transmission on ___ kHz.
QTC: I have ___ messages for you.
QTH: My location is ___.
QTR: The time is ___.