Common Q-Codes

QSA — Ham Radio Q-Code

QSA in Morse code is: --.- ... .-

What is the strength of my signals? / Strength is... (1-5 scale).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does QSA mean in ham radio?

What is the strength of my signals? / Strength is... (1-5 scale).

What is QSA in Morse code?

QSA in Morse code is written as: --.- ... .-. The letters are transmitted as standard Morse characters.

How do you use QSA in a QSO?

QSA is used during amateur radio contacts to quickly convey standardized information. It can be sent in Morse code or spoken phonetically.

Are my signals fading? / Your signals are fading.

Is my keying defective? / Your keying is defective.

Can you hear me between your signals? / I can hear you between my signals (break-in operation).

Can you acknowledge receipt? / I confirm receipt.

Did you hear me on... kHz? / I heard you on... kHz.

Can you communicate with... direct? / I can communicate with... direct.

Will you relay to...? / I will relay to...

General call preceding a message addressed to all amateurs.

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