[CW] AR = +

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 16:39:17 +0000

> I think AR would be mostly used when there is a body of information to be
> passed, like in a formal back and forth - and would NOT be used in the QSK
> type of contacts many have.

> I hear it on the air used in this way when one station makes a transmission
> then sends call letters and a "go ahead", as well as in formal message
> handling, but not when there is frequent QSK interruptions.  However, I
> don't hear it as often as I used to and I hear it from older hams much more
> often than younger hams.

   Ouch, that's me, I send a + BEFORE (per ARRL) the call signs
signifying the cw equivalent of "OVER".  My "Elmer" taught me
to do it that way.  He was a real OT!
   I should also be used to signify the positive sign ` + ' in
a message.
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