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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
+
+import static
+import modem
+#modem = modem.RF()
+import helpers
+
+
+
+def transmit_cq():
+    cq_frame = b'CQCQCQ'
+    modem.RF.transmit_signalling(cq_frame)
+    pass
+    
+