In article k.net, "Bill
Sohl" writes:

Who cares about how we dialog with each other
as long as the parties involved are operating within the
law as per Part 97 rules and regs?

Olde-tyme hammes DO care a great deal, Bill.

They are servicemen in the glory and tradition of the amateur service.

Why they might even serve you up on a Summary Court if you don't
use the "correct" words and phrases and jargon of olde tymes
EXACTLY as ordered!

"You shall key your rig in the service manner, keeping always
on the alert and listening for all CW above noise level." - General
Order #1 in the amateur serviceman's service manual.

Them olde-tymers have been stewing since 1958 when ordinary
civilians could legally use radios on HF without a morse test. A
mere 46 years ago and they've been enforcing the letter of the
unwritten law ever since. :-)

LHA / WMD