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CQ in Morse Code

CQ in Morse code is -.-. --.-. It is commonly used as a general call in radio practice and operating context.

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Direct answer

CQ

CQ in Morse code is -.-. --.-. It is commonly used as a general call in radio practice and operating context.

Plain text

CQ

Morse

-.-. --.-

Rhythm

dah-di-dah-dit dah-dah-di-dah

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Quick breakdown

CQ-.-. --.-

CQ is encoded one character at a time.

Breakdown

CQ Morse breakdown

CQ is two letters, C and Q. The Morse pattern comes from the standard letter map, not from a separate prosign.

Word-level breakdown

CQ

-.-. --.-

CQ is encoded one character at a time.

Character-level breakdown

C

-.-.

C maps to -.-..

Q

--.-

Q maps to --.-.

Practical context

Using CQ in Morse

Use the exact pattern, then check the spacing before copying it into another app or permanent design.

General call

CQ is used to call any station. In practice material it often appears before a call sign or a sample contact.

Radio context

CQ is a useful bridge from alphabet practice into radio-style shorthand and Q-code examples.

Spacing clarity

Write C and Q as two separated letter patterns: -.-. --.-.

Worked examples

CQ examples

These examples keep the pattern in useful message contexts.

CQ

CQ

-.-. --.-

The basic two-letter call.

CQ TEST

CQ TEST

-.-. --.- / - . ... -

A simple practice phrase with a visible word break.

CQ?

CQ?

-.-. --.- ..--..

The question mark is separate punctuation after the letters.

Use it well

Common mistakes

Check these details before copying the result into a message, worksheet, gift, or practice drill.

Sending CQ as one unbroken symbol

CQ is normally written as C followed by Q, with a letter gap between the two patterns.

Confusing Q with a Q-code

CQ contains the letter Q, but CQ itself is a calling phrase, not one of the Q-codes such as QTH or QSL.

Dropping the final dot

Q is --.-, so CQ ends with the dot in the Q pattern.

FAQ

CQ in Morse Code FAQ

Quick answers for spacing, supported characters, and decoding pasted Morse.

What is CQ in Morse code?>

CQ in Morse code is -.-. --.-.

What does CQ mean?>

CQ is commonly used as a general call to any station in radio operating context.

Is CQ a prosign?>

No. CQ is usually treated as a two-letter calling phrase, not as a single procedural prosign.

How should CQ be spaced?>

Write CQ as two letter patterns with a letter gap: -.-. --.-.

Where should I practice CQ next?>

Use the audio tool to hear it, then compare it with Q-code and prosign pages.

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