QRL — What It Means in Ham Radio

QRL — Is this frequency busy?

Asked before you start calling on a frequency. On voice most people just say "is the frequency in use?" — on CW you will see it as QRL?

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Related words

• QRX — Stand by. Wait.
• QRN — Natural noise and static.
• QSX — Listening on a different frequency.
• QTH — Location.
• QRO — High power. The opposite of QRP.
• QTR — The correct time.
• QRM — Interference from other stations.
• QRU — Do you have anything for me?