noun
CQ
CQ (noun) means an abbreviation used by radio operators meaning "calling any station" — a general call inviting any listener to respond. Example: “The amateur radio operator sent out a CQ, hoping someone would answer from another country.”
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An abbreviation used by radio operators meaning "calling any station" — a general call inviting any listener to respond.
"The amateur radio operator sent out a CQ, hoping someone would answer from another country."
How to use CQ
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRadio shorthand for "is anyone out there listening" — a general call to start a conversation.
When to use it
Used almost exclusively in amateur and military radio communication.
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Etymology
It is borrowed from French CQ.
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What does “CQ” mean?
The word “CQ” means an abbreviation used by radio operators meaning "calling any station" — a general call inviting any listener to respond. In plain terms, radio shorthand for "is anyone out there listening" — a general call to start a conversation.
How do you use “CQ” in a sentence?
Here is “CQ” used in a sentence: “The amateur radio operator sent out a CQ, hoping someone would answer from another country.”
What part of speech is “CQ”?
“CQ” is a noun.
What is the meaning of CQ?
"CQ" (noun) means an abbreviation used by radio operators meaning "calling any station" — a general call inviting any listener to respond.
