What does CQ NM mean in FT8?












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I saw someone on 20m FT8 this morning calling "CQ NM". What does NM mean in this context? The followed the NM with their call and grid as usual.










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    I saw someone on 20m FT8 this morning calling "CQ NM". What does NM mean in this context? The followed the NM with their call and grid as usual.










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      I saw someone on 20m FT8 this morning calling "CQ NM". What does NM mean in this context? The followed the NM with their call and grid as usual.










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      I saw someone on 20m FT8 this morning calling "CQ NM". What does NM mean in this context? The followed the NM with their call and grid as usual.







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          Now that I've seen a few other 2 letter abbreviations, I've figured out it means they're looking for a contact in New Mexico.






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            +1. I think you are exactly right. Most likely it is someone who needs NM for a WAS (Worked All States) award.
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          Now that I've seen a few other 2 letter abbreviations, I've figured out it means they're looking for a contact in New Mexico.






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            +1. I think you are exactly right. Most likely it is someone who needs NM for a WAS (Worked All States) award.
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          Now that I've seen a few other 2 letter abbreviations, I've figured out it means they're looking for a contact in New Mexico.






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            +1. I think you are exactly right. Most likely it is someone who needs NM for a WAS (Worked All States) award.
            – Glenn W9IQ
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          Now that I've seen a few other 2 letter abbreviations, I've figured out it means they're looking for a contact in New Mexico.






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          Now that I've seen a few other 2 letter abbreviations, I've figured out it means they're looking for a contact in New Mexico.







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            +1. I think you are exactly right. Most likely it is someone who needs NM for a WAS (Worked All States) award.
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            +1. I think you are exactly right. Most likely it is someone who needs NM for a WAS (Worked All States) award.
            – Glenn W9IQ
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          +1. I think you are exactly right. Most likely it is someone who needs NM for a WAS (Worked All States) award.
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          +1. I think you are exactly right. Most likely it is someone who needs NM for a WAS (Worked All States) award.
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