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April 1st 04, 03:27 AM
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Paul Burridge wrote: On Mon, 08 Mar 2004 15:29:35 -0600, Dennis Howdy wrote: 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... Another neat thing: message ends ("SK" or "VA" run together) can be, and sometimes is, spoken as "diddleedadeda" - pronounced diddle e dah de dah and that has a certain "ring" to ir. -- The BBC: Licensed at public expense to spread lies. |
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