The International "Q" Codes
as used on 11 meter SSB.

The following list consists of all used "Q" Codes and their actual meaning. These "codes" were of course never meant to be used for voice operations. They were originally set-up for CW, or "Morse Code" operators to use, as abbreviations for commonly asked guestions or statements. The explanations for the Q codes below, has come straight from The ARRL Handbook, 1999 edition and are used everyday in the amateur spectrum. Please take a moment to look and see the actual meanings of these codes! You'll be surprised how many operators mis-use them!



You see what I mean? There is an awful lot of misuse on the airwaves. Oh well, hope this will help a little! Feel free to print yourself a copy!!