QRM—INTERPLANETARYQRM—International code signal meaning “Interference” of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source.
Interference not of natural sources such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera. (Designated by International code as QRN.)
—Handbook, Interplanetary Amateur Radio League.
Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: “I want to talk to Wilneda. He is at the International Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.”
“I’m sorry, sir,” came the voice of the operator. “Talking is not possible, due to the fifteen-minute transmission lag between here and Terra. However, teletype messages are welcome.”
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