Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS SIDEBAND? A- "SideBand" (SSB) is a mode capability found in higher-end CB Radios. You will have access to the Upper & Lower Sideband Modes (USB, LSB), In addition to the "Regular" (AM) mode on each of the 40 channels. When switched to sideband, each receive signal must be "fine tuned" in with the clarifier or voice lock control found on the SSB CB radio, otherwise people will sound garbled or distorted. Keep in mind that when switched to a sideband, you can only communicate with other CBers that have that capability. You can usually expect an increase in range, & less noise than on the "standard" AM 40 channels.
WHAT ARE Q-SIGNALS? A- When Q - signals are three-letter combinations beginning with the letter 'Q'. They were originally used to facilitate ship-to-shore communications in morse code. CB Radio Operators have adopted several of these Q-signals to expidite transmissions and send and receive information more quickly. Using Q-signals lets the CB Radio Operator on the other end know that you are an experienced operator and seasoned CB'er. Learn these basic, well-used, Q-signals, and use them in your CB Radio communications.
QRG: Your exact frequency is ...
QRH: Your frequency varies.
QRI: Your transmission tone is (1-Good 2-Variable 3-Bad)
QRK: I read your signals (1-Bad 2-Poor 3-Fair 4-Good 5-Excellent)
QRM: I am being interferred with (man-made interference).
QRN: I am experiencing static (atmosphereic interference).
QRW: Tell ___ I am calling on ___ frequency.
QRY: Your turn is number ___.
QRZ: You're being called by ___.
QSA: The strength of your signlas is (1-Poor to 5-Very Good).
QSB: Your signals are fading.
QSK: I can hear you between my signals. Break in.
QSL: I am acknowledging receipt.
QSN: I did hear you on ___ frequency.
QSO I can communicate with ___.
QSP I will relay to ___.
QSX I am listening to ___ on ___ frequency.
QSY: Change to another frequency.
QTH: My location is ___.
QTR: The time is ___.