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CQ

1. Radio. a signal sent at the beginning of radiograms conveying general information or sent by an amateur as an invitation for any other amateur to reply.
2. Military. charge of quarters.
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CQ 1   (sē'kyōō')   
n.  Code letters used at the beginning of radio messages intended for all receivers.

[Origin unknown.]
CQ 2  
abbr.  call to quarters
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CQ
call to quarters
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