Q-code · CW operating
QRV in Morse code
Generic readiness check — ready to copy, ready to start the contest, ready to handle traffic.
Morse rendering
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QRV sent as a normal three-letter group (inter-letter gaps included).
As a question
QRV? — Are you ready?
As an answer
QRV — I am ready.
When this is used
Net controllers use QRV during round-the-table checkins: 'QRV?' means 'ready when you are.' Also used after fixing an antenna or radio: 'QRV NW' = ready now.
Examples
| On the air | Plain English |
|---|---|
| QRV? | Are you ready? |
| QRV | I'm ready. |
| QRV NW | Ready now. |
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Related Q-codes
QRG — Asks for or states a precise transmit frequency, usually in kHz or MHz.QRK — Asks the receiving station to rate how readable your signal is on the standard 1–5 scale.QRL — The standard 'is this frequency in use?' courtesy check before transmitting on a clear-sounding frequency.QRO — Used as a verb on amateur CW: 'go QRO' means switch to a high-power amplifier; opposite of QRP.