CW abbreviation · Greetings & sign-off
GM in Morse code
Standard CW greeting for morning hours.
Morse rendering
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Sent letter-by-letter with standard inter-letter gaps.
Meaning
GM — Good morning
When this is used
Greeting choice tracks the operator's local time. Hams often open with the appropriate G* greeting after exchanging call signs. On long DX paths the greetings may not match (GM here, GE there).
Examples
| On the air | Plain English |
|---|---|
| GM OM TNX FER CALL | Good morning sir, thanks for the call. |
| GM ES WELCOME | Good morning and welcome. |
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