I think "handle" and "name" have different meanings.

"Handle" refers to a person's "radio name" or identification on the radio
which can be different from his/her actual name. Nowadays, though, the two
are almost always the same. But the term "handle" initially had that
specific meaning; hence the unique word to describe it.

George, K6GW


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Word meanings sometimes change over time. Like the word
"handle"....

Now that one really *does* irritate me. A handle is for opening a door. I
have a *name*, ok..?!

73 Ivor G6URP