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For the virtual machine language introduced by Infocom, see the article under Z-machine.

Z Code (like Q Code and X Code ) is a set of codes used in CW, TTY and RTTY communication. Developed after Q Code by Cable & Wireless Ltd. for commercial communications it was later used and modified by NATO forces, the United States Coast Guard and the USSR's military. Z Code is not widely used today.

CodeMeaning
Some Example Z Codes
ZALAlter your wavelength
ZAPAcknowledge, please
ZBKAre you receiving my traffic clear?
ZBK1I am receiving your traffic clear
ZBK2I am receiving your traffic garbled
ZSFSend faster
ZBW #Change to backup frequency #

See also: Common Morse code abbreviations in the Morse code article

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Last updated: 08-09-2005 22:48:41
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