[CW] Morse Code bug in Sacramento Railroad Museum

[Ron Zond]

Danny

I learned that MARS is resurrecting CW for some of its
work. There is hope yet 73.

Ron
K3MIY

-----Original Message-----
From: cw-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:cw-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On
Behalf Of Danny Douglas
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 7:01 AM
To: ken.d.brown at hawaiiantel.net; CW Reflector
Subject: Re: [CW] Morse Code bug in Sacramento Railroad Museum


I was using CW at work until 13 years ago when I retired (the first time).
We had a CW control network, used to pass QSY/QSX info for setting up RTTY
stations.  It was also used to pass emergency traffic, as needed.  It went
away about 3-4 years ago, when they also discontinued HF operations
completely.  I personally cannot believe Uncle Sam has all their eggs in the
satellite basket.  Deny that, and you have lost the ability to communicate.
A lone embassy sitting out there could just disappear.  I would hate to be
in that position, and be responsible , with no backup except a telephone.
Danny Douglas
N7DC
ex WN5QMX ET2US WA5UKR ET3USA
SV0WPP VS6DD N7DC/YV5 G5CTB
All 2 years or more (except Novice)
Pls QSL direct, buro, or LOTW preferred,
I Do not use, but as a courtesy do upload to eQSL for
those who do.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Brown" <ken.d.brown at hawaiiantel.net>
To: "CW Reflector" <cw at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 2:49 AM
Subject: Re: [CW] Morse Code bug in Sacramento Railroad Museum


>
> "The landline Morse use faded by the middle 1970s, from Western Union,
> from the railroads, and from the brokerage houses.  I met a man who
> was a telegrapher for the Boston Stock Exchange about 1972."
>
> I find this very surprising. I would have thought that baudot teletype
would have replaced most landline Morse by the 1950s or 60s, using the same
wires.
>
> N6KB
>
>
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