CQ
▬●▬● ▬▬●▬
Easy
Letter-by-Letter Breakdown
Timing Visualization
See how the word looks when transmitted with proper timing. Gaps between letters are 3 units, gaps between elements are 1 unit.
C
Q
Dit (1 unit)
Dah (3 units)
Letter gap (3 units)
When & How It's Used
CQ is a general call to all stations, meaning "calling any station." The origin is debated, but it likely comes from the French "sécurité" or represents "seek you."
Practice Tapping "CQ"
Tap out the entire word. Remember: short taps for dits (●), long holds for dahs (▬), and pause between letters.