CW abbreviation · Greetings & sign-off
GN in Morse code
Standard CW closing for late-night QSOs.
Morse rendering
--. -.
Sent letter-by-letter with standard inter-letter gaps.
Meaning
GN — Good night
When this is used
Used as a goodbye when one or both operators are signing off for sleep. Often paired with '73' or 'SK' (end of contact).
Examples
| On the air | Plain English |
|---|---|
| GN 73 SK | Good night, best regards, signing off. |
| GN TU OM | Good night, thank you sir. |
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