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What is meant by the Q code QUJ?

  • A

    True bearing

  • B

    True track

  • C

    Magnetic bearing

  • D

    Magnetic track

Refer to figure. 
As seen in the figure there is a system of abbreviations that indicates what kind of bearing is described. Q codes are used - these are 3 letter codes starting with the letter Q, and are used in radio communications:

  • QDM = Magnetic bearing to the station
  • QDR = Magnetic bearing from the station
  • QUJ = True bearing to the station
  • QTE = True bearing from the station

Note: ICAO officially defines QDM/QDR = magnetic heading (zero wind).

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