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What does "73" in hamspeak
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March 8th 04, 11:42 PM
Paul Burridge
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On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 15:29:35 -0600, Dennis Howdy
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Yes, but why "73", why not "74", or even "69".
When keyed in Morse code it has a certain characterstic 'ring' to it
that few other two-number combinations do. Another one is "VA"
(message ends). Keen CWers will no doubt be able to think of a few
more that fall into that category...
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