Silent key / SK — What It Means in Ham Radio

Silent key / SK — A ham who has passed away.

A gentle old phrase — the key has gone silent. Used with real respect.

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Related words

• Key up — Transmit.
• Break — I need to join this conversation.
• 88 — Love and kisses.
• Relay — Pass a message along.
• Ragchew — Shooting the breeze.
• Over — I am done, your turn.
• Shack — Your radio room.
• 73 — Best wishes, have a good one.