QRN — What It Means in Ham Radio

QRN — Natural noise and static.

Atmospheric noise. Lightning crashes, static from a storm three states away. Nature's interference, as opposed to QRM.

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Related words

• QSY — Change frequency.
• QRS — Send slower.
• QRO — High power. The opposite of QRP.
• QSP — Relay a message.
• QRV — Ready.
• QRL — Is this frequency busy?
• QRQ — Send faster.
• QTR — The correct time.