CW abbreviation · Greetings & sign-off
TNX in Morse code
Universal CW shorthand for 'thanks'. Sometimes sent as TKS.
Morse rendering
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Sent letter-by-letter with standard inter-letter gaps.
Meaning
TNX — Thanks
When this is used
One of the most-sent abbreviations on CW. The form TKS is older; modern operators almost always use TNX. Pair with FER ('for') to thank someone for a specific thing: TNX FER CALL.
Examples
| On the air | Plain English |
|---|---|
| TNX FER CALL | Thanks for the call. |
| TNX FB QSO 73 | Thanks for the fine QSO, best regards. |
| TNX RPT | Thanks for the repeat. |
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