Some Ham Terms And Abbreviations

CW: Continental code.
DX: Literally, distance. A distant or difficult-to-reach station.
OM: Old man. Any male ham operator.
YL: Young lady. Girl ham operator.
XYL: Wife [sic!].
CQ: General call to any station.
73: Best regards.
QRM: Interference.
QSO: A conversation between hams.
QSL: A confirmation of contact between stations.
Rig: Transmitter.
Skywire: Antenna.
Phone: Voice (as distinct from code).
To work: To contact a station.
Cans: Headphones.