Procedure Codes

Symbols are formed by running two characters together (no inter-character space)

Code

Meaning

For Example:

AR

End of message

G1 DE G2 AR

AS

Stand by or Wait

G1 DE G2 PSE AS

BK

Break 

used to invite a quick response

BT (=)

Separator (pause) in text

a separator between thoughts

CL

Clear

terminating contact and leaving frequency 

CQ

General call - all stations

CQ CQ  DE G1 G1 K

DE

From

G1 DE G2 KN

K

Go ahead (invite a station to transmit)

G1 DE G2 K

KN

invite named station only to transmit

G1 DE G2 KN

R

all received OK

G1 DE G2 R FB John ..

SK (or VA)

clear .. listening for other stations

G1 DE G2 SK (ends last over)