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Glossary — edited Sep 5, 2026 by NARA Master Administrator

Compared with the version from Sep 5, 2026. Note: Approved suggestion: Current

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**CQ** — a general call to any station.
 
+ **Current** — the flow of charge, measured in amperes. A 100 W radio on 13.8 V draws roughly 20 A on transmit, which is why power leads are heavy.
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**CW** — continuous wave; Morse code.
 
**DX** — distant station, usually meaning another country.
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