Editing Q code (section)

===All services (QRA–QUZ)===
First defined by the Washington 1927 ITU Radio Regulations. Later defined by ITU-R in Appendix 9 to the Radio Regulations Annex to the ''International Telecommunications Convention'' (Atlantic City, 1947). The current callsign table is found in ITU-R Appendix 42. Current interpretation of the Q-code can be found in ITU-R Appendices 14 and 15.

ITU Radio Regulations 1990, Appendix 13: Miscellaneous Abbreviations and Signals to be Used in Radiotelegraphy Communications Except in the Maritime Mobile Service:<ref name=AP-1994-ch13>{{cite book |title=Radio Regulations |volume=1 |chapter=Appendix&nbsp;13. Miscellaneous Abbreviations and Signals to be Used in Radiotelegraphy Communications Except in the Maritime Mobile Service |publisher=International Telecommunication Union |location=Geneva, CH |orig-year=1990 |year=1994 |edition=revised |isbn=92-61-05171-5 |pages=543–568 |chapter-url=http://www.itu.int/en/history/HistoryDigitalCollectionDocLibrary/regulations/1.9.48.en.100.pdf |access-date=7 January 2017 |archive-date=7 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107172453/http://www.itu.int/en/history/HistoryDigitalCollectionDocLibrary/regulations/1.9.48.en.100.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 
!'''Question ?'''
!'''Answer or advice'''
|-
|'''QRA '''
|What is the name of your vessel (''or'' station)? 
|The name of my vessel (''or'' station) is ____.
|-
|'''QRB '''
|How far approximately are you from my station? 
|The approximate distance between our stations is ____ nautical miles (''or'' km). 
|-
|'''QRC '''
|By what private enterprise (''or'' state administration) are the accounts for charges for your station settled? 
|The accounts for charges of my station are settled by the private enterprise ____ (''or'' state administration). 
|-
|'''QRD '''
|Where are you bound for and where are you from? 
|I am bound for ____ from ____.
|-
|'''QRE '''
|What is your estimated time of arrival at ____ (''or'' over ____) (''place'')? 
|My estimated time of arrival at ____ (''or'' over ____) (''place'') is ____ hours. 
|-
|'''QRF '''
|Are you returning to ____ (''place'')? 
|I am returning to ____ (''place''). <br/>
''or''<br/> Return to ____ (''place''). 
|-
|'''QRG '''
|Will you tell me my exact frequency (''or'' that of ____)? 
|Your exact frequency (''or'' that of ____) is ____ kHz (''or'' MHz). 
|-
|'''QRH '''
|Does my frequency vary? 
|Your frequency varies. 
|-
|'''QRI '''
|How is the tone of my transmission? 
|The tone of your transmission is ____.<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. good
  |-
  | 2. variable
  |-
  | 3. bad
  |}
|-
|'''QRJ '''
|How many radiotelephone calls have you to book? 
|I have ____ radiotelephone calls to book. 
|-
|'''QRK '''
|What is the intelligibility of my signals (''or'' those of ____)? 
|The intelligibility of your signals (''or'' those of ____) is ____<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. bad
  |-
  | 2. poor
  |-
  | 3. fair
  |-
  | 4. good
  |-
  | 5. excellent
  |}
|-
|'''QRL '''
|Are you busy? 
|I am busy (''or'' I am busy with ____). Please do not interfere. 
|-
|'''QRM '''
|Are you being interfered with?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> Is my transmission being interfered with?<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|I am being interfered with<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> Your transmission is being interfered with ____.<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/><br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. nil
  |-
  | 2. slightly
  |-
  | 3. moderately
  |-
  | 4. severely
  |-
  | 5. extremely
  |}
|-
|'''QRN '''
|Are you troubled by static? 
|I am troubled by static (____).<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. nil
  |-
  | 2. slightly
  |-
  | 3. moderately
  |-
  | 4. severely
  |-
  | 5. extremely
  |}
|-
|'''QRO '''
|Shall I increase transmitter power? 
|Increase transmitter power. 
|-
|'''QRP '''
|Shall I decrease transmitter power? 
|Decrease transmitter power. 
|-
|'''QRQ '''
|Shall I send faster? 
|Send faster (____ words per minute). 
|-
|'''QRR '''
|Are you ready for automatic operation? 
|I am ready for automatic operation. Send at ____ words per minute. 
|-
|'''QRS '''
|Shall I send more slowly? 
|Send more slowly (____ words per minute). 
|-
|'''QRT '''
|Shall I stop sending? 
|Stop sending. 
|-
|'''QRU '''
|Have you anything for me? 
|I have nothing for you. 
|-
|'''QRV '''
|Are you ready? 
|I am ready. 
|-
|'''QRW '''
|Shall I inform ____ that you are calling him on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)? 
|Please inform ____ that I am calling him on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz). 
|-
|'''QRX '''
|When will you call me again? 
|I will call you again at ____ hours (on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)). 
|-
|'''QRY '''
|What is my turn?<br/> (''relates to shared communication networks''). 
|Your turn is number ____ (''or according to any other indication'').<br/> (''relates to shared communication networks''). 
|-
|'''QRZ '''
|Who is calling me? 
|You are being called by ____ (on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)). 
|-
|'''QSA '''
|What is the strength of my signals (''or'' those of ____)? 
|The strength of your signals (''or'' those of ____) is ____.<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. scarcely perceptible
  |-
  | 2. weak
  |-
  | 3. fairly good
  |-
  | 4. good
  |-
  | 5. very good
  |}  
|-
|'''QSB '''
|Are my signals fading? 
|Your signals are fading. 
|-
|'''QSC '''
|Are you a cargo vessel?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> Are you a low traffic ship?<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|I am a cargo vessel.<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> I am a low traffic ship.<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|-
|'''QSD '''
|Is my keying defective?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> Are my signals mutilated?<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|Your keying is defective.<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> Your signals are mutilated.<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/>
|-
|'''QSE*'''
|What is the estimated drift of the survival craft? 
|The estimated drift of the survival craft is ____ (''figures and units''). 
|-
|'''QSF*'''
|Have you effected rescue? 
|I have effected rescue and am proceeding to ____ base (with ____ persons injured requiring ambulance). 
|-
|'''QSG '''
|Shall I send ____ telegrams at a time? 
|Send ____ telegrams at a time. 
|-
|'''QSH '''
|Are you able to home on your direction-finding equipment? 
|I am able to home on my D/F equipment (on station ____). 
|-
|'''QSI '''
| 
|I have been unable to break in on your transmission. <br/>
''or''<br/> Will you inform ____ (''call sign'') that I have been unable to break in on his transmission (on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)).       
|-
|'''QSJ '''
|What is the charge to be collected to ____ including your internal charge? 
|The charge to be collected to ____ including my internal charge is ____ francs. 
|-
|'''[[QSK operation (full break-in)|QSK]] '''
|Can you hear me between your signals and if so can I break in on your transmission? 
|I can hear you between my signals; break in on my transmission. 
|-
|'''[[QSL card|QSL]] '''
|Can you acknowledge receipt? 
|I am acknowledging receipt. 
|-
|'''QSM '''
|Shall I repeat the last telegram which I sent you (''or'' some previous telegram)? 
|Repeat the last telegram which you sent me (''or'' telegram(s) number(s) ____). 
|-
|'''QSN '''
|Did you hear me (''or'' ____ (''call sign'')) on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)? 
|I did hear you (''or'' ____ (''call sign'')) on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz). 
|-
|'''QSO '''
|Can you communicate with ____ direct (''or'' by relay)? 
|I can communicate with ____ direct (''or'' by relay through ____). 
|-
|'''QSP '''
|Will you relay to ____ free of charge? 
|I will relay to ____ free of charge. 
|-
|'''QSQ '''
|Have you a doctor on board (''or'' is ____ (''name of person'') on board)? 
|I have a doctor on board (''or'' ____ (''name of person'') is on board). 
|-
|'''QSR '''
|Shall I repeat the call on the calling frequency? 
|Repeat your call on the calling frequency; did not hear you (''or'' have interference). 
|-
|'''QSS '''
|What working frequency will you use? 
|I will use the working frequency ____ kHz (''or'' MHz) (''in the HF bands normally only the last three figures of the frequency need be given''). 
|-
|'''QSU '''
|Shall I send or reply on this frequency (''or'' on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)) (with emissions of class ____)? 
|Send or reply on this frequency (''or'' on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)) (with emissions of class ____). 
|-
|'''QSV '''
|Shall I send a series of Vs on this frequency (''or'' on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz))? 
|Send a series of Vs on this frequency (''or'' on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)). 
|-
|'''QSW '''
|Will you send on this frequency (''or'' on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)) (with emissions of class ____)? 
|I am going to send on this frequency (''or'' on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)) (with emissions of class ____). 
|-
|'''QSX '''
|Will you listen to ____ (''call sign(s)'') on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> Will you listen to ____ (''call sign(s)'') on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz), or in the bands ____ / channels ____ ?<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|I am listening to ____ (''call sign(s)'') on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz).<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> I am listening to ____ (''call sign(s)'') on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz), or in the bands ____ / channels ____.<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|-
|'''QSY '''
|Should I change to transmission on another frequency? If so what one?
|Change to transmission on another frequency [''or'' on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)]. 
|-
|'''QSZ '''
|Shall I send each word or group more than once? 
|Send each word or group twice (''or'' ____ times). 
|-
|'''QTA '''
|Shall I cancel telegram (''or'' message) number ____ ?
|Cancel telegram (''or'' message) number ____.
|-
|'''QTB '''
|Do you agree with my counting of words? 
|I do not agree with your counting of words; I will repeat the first letter or digit of each word or group. 
|-
|'''QTC '''
|How many telegrams have you to send? 
|I have ____ telegrams for you (''or'' for ____). 
|-
|'''QTD*'''
|What has the rescue vessel or rescue aircraft recovered? 
|____ (''identification'') has recovered ____.<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. ____ (''number'') survivors
  |-
  | 2. wreckage
  |-
  | 3. ____ (''number'') bodies
  |} 
|-
|'''QTE '''
|What is my TRUE bearing from you? <br/>
''or''<br/> What is my TRUE bearing from ____ (''call sign'')? <br/>
''or''<br/> What is the TRUE bearing of ____ (''call sign'') from ____ (''call sign'')?      
|Your TRUE bearing from me is ____ degrees at ____ hours. <br/>
''or''<br/> Your TRUE bearing from ____ (''call sign'') was ____ degrees at ____ hours. <br/>
''or''<br/> The TRUE bearing of ____ (''call sign'') from ____ (''call sign'') was ____ degrees        at ____ hours.        
|-
|'''QTF '''
|Will you give me the position of my station according to the bearings taken by the direction-finding stations which you control? 
|The position of your station according to the bearings taken by the D/F stations which I control was ____ latitude, ____ longitude (''or other indication of position''), class ____ at ____ hours.  
|-
|'''QTG '''
|Will you send two dashes of ten seconds each followed by your call sign (repeated ____ times) (on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz))? <br/>
''or''<br/> Will you request ____ to send two dashes of ten seconds followed by his call sign (repeated ____        times) on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)?         
|I am going to send two dashes of ten seconds each followed by my call sign (repeated ____ times) (on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)). <br/>
''or''<br/> I have requested ____ to send two dashes of ten seconds followed  by his call sign (repeated ____        times) on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz).        
|-
|'''QTH '''
|What is your position in latitude and longitude (''or according to any other indication'')? 
|My position is ____ latitude, ____ longitude (''or according to any other indication''). 
|-
|'''QTI '''
|What is your TRUE track?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/>
|My TRUE track is ____ degrees.<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> 
|-
|'''QTI*'''
|What is your TRUE course?<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|My TRUE course is ____ degrees.<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|-
|'''QTJ*'''
|What is your speed? <br/>
(''Requests the speed of a ship or aircraft through the water or air respectively''). 
|My speed is ____ knots (''or'' ____ kilometres per hour or ____ statute miles per hour). <br/>
(''Indicates the speed of a ship or aircraft through the water or air respectively''). 
|-
|'''QTK*'''
|What is the speed of your aircraft in relation to the surface of the Earth? 
|The speed of my aircraft in relation to the surface of the Earth is ____ knots (''or'' ____ kilometres per hour or ____ statute miles per hour). 
|-
|'''QTL*'''
|What is your TRUE heading? 
|My TRUE heading is ____ degrees. 
|-
|'''QTM*'''
|What is your MAGNETIC heading? 
|My MAGNETIC heading is ____ degrees. 
|-
|'''QTN '''
|At what time did you depart from ____ (''place'')? 
|I departed from ____ (''place'') at ____ hours. 
|-
|'''QTO '''
|Have you left dock (''or'' port)? <br/>
''or''<br/> Are you airborne? 
|I have left dock (''or'' port). <br/>
''or''<br/> I am airborne. 
|-
|'''QTP '''
|Are you going to enter dock (''or'' port)? <br/>
''or''<br/> Are you going to alight (''or'' land)? 
|I am going to enter dock (''or'' port). <br/>
''or''<br/> I am going to alight (''or'' land). 
|-
|'''QTQ '''
|Can you communicate with my station by means of the [[International Code of Signals]] (INTERCO)? 
|I am going to communicate with your station by means of the International Code of Signals (INTERCO). 
|-
|'''QTR '''
|What is the correct time? 
|The correct time is ____ hours. 
|-
|'''QTS '''
|Will you send your call sign for tuning purposes or so that your frequency can be measured now (''or'' at ____ hours) on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> Will you send your call sign (''and/or'' name) for ____ seconds?<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|I will send my call sign for tuning purposes or so that my frequency may be measured now (''or'' at ____ hours) on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz).<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> I will send my call sign (''and/or'' name) for ____ seconds.<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|-
|'''QTT '''
| 
|The identification signal which follows is superimposed on another transmission. 
|-
|'''QTU '''
|What are the hours during which your station is open? 
|My station is open from ____ to ____ hours. 
|-
|'''QTV '''
|Shall I stand guard for you on the frequency of ____ kHz (''or'' MHz) (from ____ to ____ hours)? 
|Stand guard for me on the frequency of ____ kHz (''or'' MHz) (from ____ to ____ hours). 
|-
|'''QTW*'''
|What is the condition of survivors? 
|Survivors are in ____ condition and urgently need ____.
|-
|'''QTX '''
|Will you keep your station open for further communication with me until further notice (''or'' until ____ hours)? 
|I will keep my station open for further communication with you until further notice (''or'' until ____ hours). 
|-
|'''QTY*'''
|Are you proceeding to the position of incident and if so when do you expect to arrive? 
|I am proceeding to the position of incident and expect to arrive at ____ hours (on ____ (''date'')). 
|-
|'''QTZ*'''
|Are you continuing the search? 
|I am continuing the search for ____ (aircraft, ship, survival craft, survivors or wreckage). 
|-
|'''QUA '''
|Have you news of ____ (''call sign'')? 
|Here is news of ____ (''call sign''). 
|-
|'''QUB*'''
|Can you give me in the following order information concerning: the direction in degrees TRUE and speed of the surface wind; visibility; present weather; and amount, type and height of base of cloud above surface elevation at ____ (''place of observation'')? 
|Here is the information requested: ____ (''The units used for speed and distances should be indicated.'') 
|-
|'''QUC '''
|What is the number (''or other indication'') of the last message you received from me (''or'' from ____ (''call sign''))? 
|The number (''or other indication'') of the last message I received from you (''or'' from ____ (''call sign'')) is ____.
|-
|'''QUD '''
|Have you received the urgency signal sent by ____ (''call sign of mobile station'')? 
|I have received the urgency signal sent by ____ (''call sign of mobile station'') at ____ hours. 
|-
|'''QUE '''
|Can you use telephony in ____ (''language''), with interpreter if necessary; if so, on what frequencies?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> Can you speak in ____ (''language''), – with interpreter if necessary; if so, on what frequencies?<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|I can use telephony in ____ (''language'') on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz).<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> <br/>
''or''<br/> I can speak in ____ (''language'') on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz).<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|-
|'''QUF '''
|Have you received the distress signal sent by ____ (''call sign of mobile station'')? 
|I have received the distress signal sent by ____ (''call sign of mobile station'') at ____ hours. 
|-
|'''QUG '''
|Will you be forced to alight (''or'' land)?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> 
|I am forced to alight (''or'' land) immediately. <br/>
''or''<br/> I shall be forced to alight (''or'' land) at ____ (position or place) at ____ hours.<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/>
|-
|'''QUH*'''
|Will you give me the present barometric pressure at sea level? 
|The present barometric pressure at sea level is ____ (''units''). 
|-
|'''QUI '''
|Are your navigation lights working?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/>
|My navigation lights are working.<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/>
|-
|'''QUJ '''
|Will you indicate the TRUE track to reach you (''or'' ____)?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> 
|The TRUE track to reach me (''or'' ____) is ____ degrees at ____ hours.<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> 
|-
|'''QUK '''
|Can you tell me the condition of the sea observed at ____ (place or coordinates)?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> 
|The sea at ____ (place or coordinates) is ____.<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> 
|-
|'''QUL '''
|Can you tell me the swell observed at ____ (place or coordinates)?<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> 
|The swell at ____ (place or coordinates) is ____.<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/>
|-
|'''QUM '''
|May I resume normal working? 
|Normal working may be resumed. 
|-
|'''QUN '''
|''1. When directed to all stations:''<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/><ref name=AP-1994-ch14/><br/>
:Will vessels
:: (in my immediate vicinity ____)
''or''<br/>
:: (in the vicinity of ____ latitude, ____ longitude)
''or''<br/>
:: (in the vicinity of ____)
: please indicate their position, TRUE course, and speed?
''or''<br/>
''2. When directed to a single station:''<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/><br/>
: Please indicate your position, TRUE course, and speed. 
| My position, TRUE course and speed are ____.
|-
|'''QUO*'''
| Shall I search for ____ <br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. aircraft
  |-
  | 2. ship
  |-
  | 3. survival craft
  |}
in the vicinity of ____ latitude, ____ longitude (''or according to any other indication'')? 
| Please search for ____ <br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. aircraft
  |-
  | 2. ship
  |-
  | 3. survival craft
  |}
in the vicinity of ____ latitude, ____ longitude (''or according to any other indication''). 
|-
|'''QUP '''
|Will you indicate your position by<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. searchlight
  |-
  | 2. black smoke trail
  |-
  | 3. pyrotechnic lights?
  |}
|My position is indicated by<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. searchlight
  |-
  | 2. black smoke trail
  |-
  | 3. pyrotechnic lights
  |}
|-
|'''QUQ '''
|Shall I train my searchlight nearly vertical on a cloud, occulting if possible and, if your aircraft is seen, deflect the beam up wind and on the water (''or'' land) to facilitate your landing? 
|Please train your searchlight on a cloud, occulting if possible and, if my aircraft is seen or heard, deflect the beam up wind and on the water (''or'' land) to facilitate my landing.<ref name=AP-1994-ch13/> 
|-
|'''QUR*'''
| Have survivors ____.<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. received survival equipment
  |-
  | 2. been picked up by rescue vessel
  |-
  | 3. been reached by ground rescue party?
  |}
| Survivors ____.
:{|
  |-
  | 1. are in possession of survival equipment<br/> &emsp; dropped by ____.
  |-
  | 2.  have been picked up by a rescue vessel
  |-
  | 3. have been reached by a<br/> &emsp; ground rescue party
  |}
|-
|'''QUS*'''
|Have you sighted survivors or wreckage? If so, in what position? 
|Have sighted ____.<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. survivors in water
  |-
  | 2. survivors on rafts
  |-
  | 3. wreckage<br/> &emsp; at position ____ latitude, ____ longitude<br/> &emsp; (''or according to any other indication'')
  |}
|-
|'''QUT*'''
|Is position of incident marked? 
|Position of incident is marked by ____.<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. flame or smoke float
  |-
  | 2. sea marker
  |-
  | 3. sea marker dye
  |-
  | 4. ____ (''specify other marking'')
  |} 
|-
|'''QUU*'''
|Shall I home ship or aircraft to my position? 
|Home ship or aircraft ____ (''call sign'') ____.<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. to your position by transmitting your<br/> &emsp; call sign and long dashes<br/> &emsp; on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)
  |-
  | 2. by transmitting on ____ kHz (''or'' MHz)<br/> &emsp; TRUE track to reach you.
  |} 
|-
|'''QUW*'''
|Are you in the search area designated as ____ (''designator or latitude and longitude'')? 
|I am in the ____ (''designation'') search area. 
|-
|'''QUX '''
|Do you have any navigational warnings or gale warnings in force?<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|I have the following navigational warning(s) or gale warning(s) in force: ____.<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|-
|'''QUY*'''
|Is position of survival craft marked? 
|Position of survival craft was marked at ____ hours by ____.<br/>
:{|
  |-
  | 1. flame or smoke float
  |-
  | 2. sea marker
  |-
  | 3. sea marker dye
  |-
  | 4. ____ (''specify other marking'')
  |} 
|-
|'''QUZ '''
|May I resume restricted working?<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/>
|Distress phase still in force; restricted working may be resumed.<ref name=AP-1994-ch14/> 
|}