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From: Norm Gertz
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];dx-chat@njdxa.org
Sent: 6/3/2008 2:34:03 PM
Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Radio Procedure-on phone
In past years the military and commercial high speed operations used Z signals
in their procedure; no Q signals.
Norm,
Here, from ACP-131 is the explanation of who uses "Q" and "Z" operating signals.
73, de Hans, K0HB
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PURPOSE
101. The purpose of this publication is to list operating signals and provide
instructions for their use.
GENERAL
102. This publication includes:
a. Operating Signals from the following series of international civil Q code:
(1) The series QAA to QNZ inclusive, the meanings of which are assigned by
theInternational Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In general, the only civil
stations that will have available a copy of this series are those of the
Aeronautical Service. Therefore, this series is not to be used with other civil
stations unless it is known that the station concerned is familiar with the
series. (Note: Stations of the Aeronautical Service are those operated in
accordance with ICAO international standards and recommended practices to
provide for the safety of air navigation and for the regular, efficient and
economical operation of the air services).
(2) The series QOA to QQZ inclusive is reserved for the Maritime Services.
(3) The series QRA to QUZ inclusive, the meanings of which are assigned by the
International Telecommunications Union (ITU). In general, all civil stations
will have available a copy of this series. Therefore, this series may be used
with all civil stations unless the station concerned indicates its
unfamiliarity with the series.
(4) The series QVA to QZZ inclusive has not been allocated to date.
b. Operating signals from the series ZAA to ZXZ inclusive of the allied
military Z code. The series ZYA to ZZZ inclusive is reserved for the temporary
or permanent assignment of meanings on an intra-military basis by any nation,
service or command authorised use of this publication. For the convenience of
assigning authorities, provision for this series (ZYA - ZZZ) is included in
Chapter 5 of this publication.
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