CQ in Morse Code

Learn how to spell 'CQ' in Morse code. Use dots and dashes to send messages letter-by-letter and hear the signal with our interactive audio player.

How to say "CQ" in Morse Code

"CQ" in morse code can be write with dots. and dashes-

-.-. --.-

You can copy the code using the button on the right, or save the visual Morse code chart below for reference

What does "CQ" Sound Like? Morse Code Audio Player

Listen to the rhythmic dits and dahs of the morse code in the player

How to Send "CQ" in Morse Code?

Before sending "CQ" you must understand the "unit" system that governs Morse code rhythm.

• Dot (.): The basic unit of time.
• Dash (-): Three units long (equal to three dots).
• Intra-character gap: The silence between dots and dashes within a single letter is one unit.
• Inter-character gap: The silence between letters is three units.
• Word gap (/): The silence between words is seven units.

Letter-by-Letter Translation for "CQ"

Letter	Morse Code	Play
C	-.-.
Q	--.-

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Step-by-Step Transmission Guide for "CQ"

• Send "C" -.-. : One long tap, One short tap, One long tap, One short tap
• Wait 3 units.
• Send "Q" --.- : Two long taps, One short tap, One long tap

What does "dash dot dash dot dash dash dot dash" -.-. --.- mean?

In Morse code, the sequence "dash dot dash dot dash dash dot dash"-.-. --.- translates to the letters "CQ" , which means "Calling Any Station".

To understand how this is formed, you can check the Letter-by-Letter Translation for "CQ" section above, or see the breakdown of the signal:

	Morse Code	Letter
dash dot dash dot	-.-.	C
dash dash dot dash	--.-	Q

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