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The term "Elmer"
Rick (W-A-one-R-K-T) wrote:
On Fri, 11 May 2007 09:39:03 -0400, Howard Lester wrote: I was licensed in '63 I was also first licensed in 1963, How bizarre. I was also first licensed in 1963. 73, Steve KB9X ex WN4NUJ |
The term "Elmer"
"Steve Bonine" wrote Rick (W-A-one-R-K-T) wrote: On Fri, 11 May 2007 09:39:03 -0400, Howard Lester wrote: I was licensed in '63 I was also first licensed in 1963, How bizarre. I was also first licensed in 1963. 73, Steve KB9X ex WN4NUJ We could start a '63 Club. :-) N7SO ex WN2KPO (and a few others since Friday, Sept 13, 1963) |
The term "Elmer"
Howard Lester wrote:
"Steve Bonine" wrote Rick (W-A-one-R-K-T) wrote: On Fri, 11 May 2007 09:39:03 -0400, Howard Lester wrote: I was licensed in '63 I was also first licensed in 1963, How bizarre. I was also first licensed in 1963. 73, Steve KB9X ex WN4NUJ We could start a '63 Club. :-) N7SO ex WN2KPO (and a few others since Friday, Sept 13, 1963) Hmm... would you say 63 to the other fellow at the end of a QSO? You could say it means "Bestest Regards"! ;^) Vy 63, Bryan WA7PRC |
The term "Elmer"
"Bryan" wrote We could start a '63 Club. :-) N7SO ex WN2KPO (and a few others since Friday, Sept 13, 1963) Hmm... would you say 63 to the other fellow at the end of a QSO? You could say it means "Bestest Regards"! ;^) Vy 63, Bryan WA7PRC Hmmmmmm! To me, "63" sounds like you're telling me where to go.... "Oh yeah, well 63 to you, too!" ;-) |
73, 88 and other telegraph numbers
Here you go pick one -- maybe 1 or 99
In 1859, Western Union standardized on the "92 code" in which the numbers from 1 to 92 were assigned meanings. 1 Wait a moment 2 Important Business 3 What time is it? 4 Where shall I go ahead? 5 Have you business for me? 6 I am ready 7 Are you ready? 8 Close your key; circuit is busy 9 Close your key for priority business (Wire chief, dispatcher, etc) 10 Keep this circuit closed 12 Do you understand? 13 I understand 14 What is the weather? 15 For you and other to copy 17 Lightning here 18 What is the trouble? 19 Form 19 train order 21 Stop for a meal 22 Wire test 23 All copy 24 Repeat this back 25 Busy on another wire 26 Put on ground wire 27 Priority, very important 28 Do you get my writing? 29 Private, deliver in sealed envelope 30 No more (end) 31 Form 31 train order 32 I understand that I am to ... 33 Car report (Also, answer is paid for) 34 Message for all officers 35 You may use my signal to answer this 37 Diversion (Also, inform all interested) 39 Important, with priority on thru wire (Also, sleep-car report) 44 Answer promptly by wire 73 Best regards 88 Love and kisses 91 Superintendent's signal 92 Deliver promptly OTHERS 93 Vice President and General Manager's signals 95 President's signal 99 = Get Lost (probably unofficial) 134 Who is at the key? "Howard Lester" wrote in message ... "Bryan" wrote We could start a '63 Club. :-) N7SO ex WN2KPO (and a few others since Friday, Sept 13, 1963) Hmm... would you say 63 to the other fellow at the end of a QSO? You could say it means "Bestest Regards"! ;^) Vy 63, Bryan WA7PRC Hmmmmmm! To me, "63" sounds like you're telling me where to go.... "Oh yeah, well 63 to you, too!" ;-) |
73, 88 and other telegraph numbers
Can I join the '63 Club?
First licensed in '63. First job out of college was with Western Union in northern NJ. George, K6GW "The Shadow" wrote in message ... Here you go pick one -- maybe 1 or 99 In 1859, Western Union standardized on the "92 code" in which the numbers from 1 to 92 were assigned meanings. 1 Wait a moment 2 Important Business 3 What time is it? 4 Where shall I go ahead? 5 Have you business for me? 6 I am ready 7 Are you ready? 8 Close your key; circuit is busy 9 Close your key for priority business (Wire chief, dispatcher, etc) 10 Keep this circuit closed 12 Do you understand? 13 I understand 14 What is the weather? 15 For you and other to copy 17 Lightning here 18 What is the trouble? 19 Form 19 train order 21 Stop for a meal 22 Wire test 23 All copy 24 Repeat this back 25 Busy on another wire 26 Put on ground wire 27 Priority, very important 28 Do you get my writing? 29 Private, deliver in sealed envelope 30 No more (end) 31 Form 31 train order 32 I understand that I am to ... 33 Car report (Also, answer is paid for) 34 Message for all officers 35 You may use my signal to answer this 37 Diversion (Also, inform all interested) 39 Important, with priority on thru wire (Also, sleep-car report) 44 Answer promptly by wire 73 Best regards 88 Love and kisses 91 Superintendent's signal 92 Deliver promptly OTHERS 93 Vice President and General Manager's signals 95 President's signal 99 = Get Lost (probably unofficial) 134 Who is at the key? "Howard Lester" wrote in message ... "Bryan" wrote We could start a '63 Club. :-) N7SO ex WN2KPO (and a few others since Friday, Sept 13, 1963) Hmm... would you say 63 to the other fellow at the end of a QSO? You could say it means "Bestest Regards"! ;^) Vy 63, Bryan WA7PRC Hmmmmmm! To me, "63" sounds like you're telling me where to go.... "Oh yeah, well 63 to you, too!" ;-) |
73, 88 and other telegraph numbers
"George" wrote
Can I join the '63 Club? First licensed in '63. First job out of college was with Western Union in northern NJ. George, K6GW Sure - and welcome! First read the charter. Wait - first WRITE the charter, and let me know when you're done. ;-) Howard N7SO |
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