A Q signal followed by a ? asks a question. A Q signal without the
? answers the question affirmatively, unless otherwise indicated.
ARRL QN Signals for CW Net Use
- QNA* Answer in prearranged order.
- QNB* Act as relay Between ______ and ______.
- QNC All net stations Copy.
- I have a message for all net stations.
- QND* Net is Directed (controlled by net control station).
- QNE* Entire net stand by.
- QNF Net is Free (not controlled).
- QNG Take over as net control station.
- QNH Your net frequency is High.
- QNI Net stations report In
- I am reporting into the net. (Follow with a list of traffic or QRU.
- QNJ Can you copy me?
- QNK* Transmit messages for ______to ______.
- QNL Your net frequency is Low.
- QNM* You are QRMing the net. Stand by.
- QNN Net control station is _______.
- What station has net control?
- QNO Station is leaving the net.
- QNP Unable to copy you.
- Unable to copy ______.
- QNQ* Move frequency to ______ and wait for ______ to finish handling
traffic.
- Then send him traffic for ______.
- QNR* Answer ______ and Receive traffic.
- QNS Following Stations are in the net.* (Follow with list.)
- Request list of stations in net.
- QNT I request permission to leave the net for ______ minutes.
- QNU* The net has traffic for you. Stand by.
- QNV* Establish contact with ______ on this frequency. If successful,
move to and send him traffic for______.
- QNW How do I route messages for ______?
- QNY* Shift to another frequency (or to ______ kHz) to clear traffic
with ______.
- QNZ Zero beat your signal with mine.
* For use only by the Net Control Station
QN Signals are special ARRL signals for use in amateur CW nets only.
They are not intended for use in casual amateur conversations. Other services may have different meanings for these signals and they do not apply to amateur communications. QN signals are not used on phone nets. Say it with words. QN signals need not be followed by a question mark, even though the meaning may be interrogatory.