CQ

I. \(ˈ)sē|kyü\

Etymology: abbreviation for call to quarters

— communication code letters used at the beginning of radiograms of general information or safety notices or by shortwave amateurs as an invitation to talk to other shortwave amateurs

II. abbreviation

1. charge of quarters

2. commercial quality

3. conceptual quotient

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1. Radio. a signal sent at the beginning of radiograms conveying general information or sent by an amateur as an invitation for any other amateur to reply.

2. Mil. charge of quarters.

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CQ (radio)

symbol

Transmitted by an amateur operator to establish communication with any other amateur operator

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CQ «SEE K», noun.

the call used at the start of radiograms as of general information and warnings.

CQ (no periods),

charge of quarters.