On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 19:05:38 GMT, "Bill"
wrote:

In looking back at old ham publications from the early 60's, as well as
license guides with operating techniques explained, I have seen the
reference to "handle" as appropriate terminology, well before the CB influx.


Of course this is correct.
To suggest otherwise reveals the ignorance of the writer.
An innocent enough mistake, but just brought about by their lack of
experience in this grand ol' avocation!