Steel, grit, and radio waves. 🇺🇸📻 Once an Army tanker, always a communicator. From armored steel to salt-water signals, W2RE is calling CQ from Jonesport, Maine—standing by and reaching the world. Ham radio isn’t just a hobby… it’s a lifetime of service, connection, and stories carried on the airwaves. When that signal comes back, you know you’re never really alone. 🎖️➡️🌍 CQ CQ CQ… this is W2RE, Jonesport Maine, standing by. #HamRadio #W2RE #Veteran #ArmyTanker #CQCalling #JonesportMaine #H

In ham radio, CQ is a call to anyone listening on a particular radio frequency, meaning "I wish to contact any amateur station". When an operator sends "K" or says "Go Ahead" after calling CQ, it's an invitation for any licensed radio station to respond. Here are some tips for using CQ: Be enthusiastic: Some say you should call CQ like your life depends on it. Use directed CQ: You can call CQDX to look for someone in a specific area, such as CQDX Europe. Use Q-codes: Q-codes are an international