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You call CQ at 20 meters – and there’s… nothing. No answer. CQ Nothing helps you understand why this can happen and how to systematically analyze errors.
What is CQ Nothing?
CQ Nothing is an interactive learning tool for amateur radio beginners. It presents realistic scenarios from radio operations and asks you to analyze possible causes of problems.
Instead of dry theory, you learn through practical examples:
- Why don’t I hear anyone on the tape?
- Why doesn’t anyone answer my CQ call?
- Is it because of the propagation, the antenna or the time?
This is how it works
Each scenario describes a situation with different parameters:
- Band – Which frequency band is used?
- Time of day – Morning, midday or night?
- Distance – How far away is the destination station?
- Antenna Type – Dipole, Vertical, Beam?
- Transmit power – QRP or full power?
You select one or more possible explanations and receive immediate feedback as to whether your reasoning is plausible – including information about factors that you may have overlooked.
Who is this for?
- Beginners who want to understand why HF radio sometimes doesn’t work
- Exam candidates who want to practice spread scenarios
- All OMs who want to refresh their knowledge
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