David,
I am familiar with many of these sigs but I thank you for your fascinating 
information.
73, albert, WA7FXB
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David W Wood" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: "Q" signals


> Albert
>
> The Q-codes were established as a quick form of sending sentences. 
> Various
> other systems were also used over the years.
>
> Below are a variety of bits of information which I have accumulated over 
> the
> years:
>
> Amateur Radio Q-Codes
>
> International Q Code is an abbreviated way to exchange a great deal of
> information
> with a simple code. The Q Code consists of three-letter groups with each
> group having a specific meaning. Each group begins with the letter Q.
> Auxiliary letter
> groups or numbers are also used to help define the information that
> is need or passed with certain Q Code three-letter groups.
>
> The International Q Code can be arranged in three types of code groups
> according to the second letter in the three-letter Q Code.
>
> The Q Code comprises :
> A. General Codes, second letter of which is R, S, T or U. (Some used by
> Hams).
> B. Maritime Service Codes, second letter of which is O, P or Q.
> C. Aeronautical Codes, second letter of which is A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
> H, I, J, K, L, M
> orN.
>
> Some common Q-Codes used by Amateur Radio Operators are:
> table with 3 columns and 37 rows
> Signal | Question | Answer, Advice or Order |
> QRG | Will you indicate my exact frequency in kilohertz? | Your frequency 
> is
> ... kHz. |
> QRH | Does my frequency vary? | Your frequency varies. |
> QRI | How is the tone of my transmission? | The tone of your transmission 
> is
> ... 1.
> Good. 2. Variable. 3. Bad. |
> QRJ | Are you receiving me badly? Are my signals weak? 11 cannot receive
> you. Your signals are too weak. |
> QRK | What is the legibility of my signals (1 to 5)? | The legibility of
> your signals is ... (1 to 5). |
> QRL | Are you busy? 11 am busy (or busy with....). Please do not 
> interfere.
> |
> QRM | Are you being interfered with? 11 am being interfered with. |
> QRN | Are you troubled by static? 11 am troubled by static. |
> QRO | Must I increase power? | Increase power. |
> QRP | Must I decrease power? | Decrease power. |
> QRQ | Must I send faster? | Send faster ... (words per min.). |
> QRS | Must I send more slowly? | Transmit more slowly ... (w.p.m.). |
> QRT | Must I stop transmission? | Stop transmission. |
> QRU | Have you anything for me? 11 have nothing for you. |
> QRV | Are you ready? 11 am ready. |
> QRW | Must I advise ... that you are calling him on ... kHz? | Please 
> advise
> ... that I am calling him on ... kHz. |
> QRX | When will you call again? 11 will call you again at... hours (on ...
> kHz). | QRZ | By whom am I being called? | You are being called by ... | 
> QSA
> | What is the strength of my signals (1 to 5)? | The strength of your
> signals is ... (1 to 5). |
> QSB | Does the strength of my signals vary? | The strength of your signals
> varies. | QSD | Is my keying correct? Are my signals distinct? | Your 
> keying
> is incorrect; your signals are bad. |
> QSG | Must I transmit... telegrams (or one telegram) at a time? |
> Transmit... telegrams (or one telegram) at a time. |
>
> Another
>
>>> "The Q code was constructed for radio amateurs" - as an
>> amateur I use QUQ all the time. Or is it Bah Humbug time again!
>>
>> John
>
>
> Q-code was made for the maritime radio service, appendix 13 to RR  ( ITU
> Radio Regulations)
>
> Rag
>
> Yet another
>
> I ran across some Q Signals that are used infrequently, however they may
> prove useful.
>
> 73
>
> Mike
> W0YR
>
> SIGNAL                AS A QUESTION                  AS AN ANSWER OR
> STATEMENT
>
> QBA      How big is your antenna?                     My antenna is BIG!
>
> QBO     Can you spare some soap?                   Don't sit next to that
> guy
> in the meeting.
>
> QBS     May I tell you about my DX?                  It's getting deep 
> here.
>
> QCW    Shall I whistle Morse Code?                  Please whistle Morse
> Code
> (on SSB)
>
> QDR     Do you have a Dead Receiver?              Damn Right the frequency
> is
> busy!
>
> QET     Shall I phone hom?                               Please phone 
> home.
>
> QFH -   Is this frequency hogged?                     This frequency is
> MINE!
> - go elsewhere.
>
> QHI? - Are you leaving after only one transmission?  I just came on to say
> "HI."
>
> QLF - Are you sending with your left foot?          I am sending with my
> left
> foot.
>
> QPP - Do you need to take a break?                I have to go to the
> bathroom!
>
> QZZ? - Are you asleep?                                  I am very tired,
> good
> night!
>
> Hopefully that helps you?
>
> 73
>
> David W Wood
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Albert Sanchez
> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 10:42 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: "Q" signals
>
> Hi All
> Does anyone on list know where I might find a complete list of the "q"
> signals?
> Albert S., WA7FXB