[CW] My XMAS 1 1/2-cents worth...

[Kate Hutton]

Then, I suppose there is also ARL SIXTY ONE.

Kate HD6HTN

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 6:43 PM, SX-25 <telegrapher at hotmail.com> wrote:

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> We all know the meaning of "73." As a solely CW operator I prefer to use
> the term, "58" as Christmastime. Not too many hams anymore know the meaning
> of "58" When they were devising abbreviations to cut down on repetitive
> phrases in telegraph message forms, the forerunner of the ITU assigned "73"
> to mean "best regards." Among the other numerical shortcuts you will find
> "58," which means "Merry Christmas and a happy New Year."
>
>
> 58 DE WA9VLK (Now, isn't that easier?)
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