Q-code · CW operating
QRZ in Morse code
The classic 'who's calling?' query, sent when a partial call comes through the noise.
Morse rendering
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QRZ sent as a normal three-letter group (inter-letter gaps included).
As a question
QRZ? — Who is calling me?
As an answer
QRZ — You are being called by …
When this is used
QRZ is also the name of the largest amateur callbook (qrz.com). On the air, a bare 'QRZ?' after CQing means 'I missed your call, please send again'.
Examples
| On the air | Plain English |
|---|---|
| QRZ? | Who's calling me? |
| QRZ DE W1AW | You are being called by W1AW. |
| CQ CQ DE K1ABC K1ABC QRZ? | Standard CQ + 'who's calling me?' |
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Related Q-codes
QRA — Asks for the station name.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.