Read the origins and meaning of 73 through out the years at URL:
http://ac6v.com/73.htm#73

Lots more origins and Ham Speak there as well

Such as
Origin Of Ham Version I Origin of Ham - Version II Origin Of Lid
Origin Of BoatAnchor Why Do We Use LSB Below 9 MHz and USB Above
When Did Single SideBand Appear in Radio ?
Origin Of MAYDAY Origin Of Elmer
Origin Of SOS Origin of PAN PAN
Origin Of DX Origin Of Roger Wilco
What Happened To TV Channel One ???
What Happened To The B- Battery ????
Why Do Hams Abbreviate Everything ?
Origin of The RST System and S-Meter
Reports 5 by 5 and Loud and Clear
Origin OF Q, R, X, and Z Codes
Origin Of Voice Numbers Like Niner
Origin Of ProSigns Origin Of 33
Origin Of DE Origin of CQ Origin of 73
Origin Of USA Callsigns
Origin of es = and in CW
When Was AVC Invented ?


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"Al Arduengo" wrote in message
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Sorry for the silly question but what does the '73' mean with which
some folks end their messages? Is it some sort if varient of a
SINPO or SIO code?

Best,
-Al
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