KN (Go Ahead, Named Station) in Morse Code
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Dash-dot-dash-dash-dot: — · — — · . Like other prosigns, KN is sent as one unbroken signal, and its procedural meaning is specific: go ahead, but only the station already named should respond.
A Narrower Version of K
The plain prosign K, sent alone, invites any listening station to reply. KN does the same job but restricts it — it's used when an operator wants to hear back from one specific, already-identified station and doesn't want other listeners jumping in on the same frequency. It's a genuinely useful distinction in a busy net or a crowded contest frequency, where an unrestricted K could easily draw replies from several stations at once.
Built From K, With an Extra Symbol
KN's code is K's dash-dot-dash with an added dash and dot at the end, which is a useful memory shortcut for anyone who already knows the shorter, more common K prosign.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Morse prosign KN mean?
Go ahead, but only the specific station already named or addressed — everyone else listening should stand by rather than reply.
How is KN different from just sending K?
K invites any listening station to respond, while KN restricts the invitation to one already-named station, which helps avoid multiple stations replying at once on a busy frequency.