Basic Qualification · B-002 Operating and procedures · B-002-007-008
What does the code "QRN" mean in amateur radio?
- A I am troubled by static
- B I am busy
- C I will call you
- D I am being interfered with
Correct answer: A — I am troubled by static. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
QRN is the standard three-letter code used to tell another operator that your reception is suffering from natural static, often caused by lightning or atmospheric conditions. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
Practise this section
How to operate: calling, phonetics, Q-signals, repeaters, nets, emergency traffic, and the courtesies that keep a band usable.