[CW] AR or K after CQ

[K0HB]

> CW Prosigns, Q signals and other abbreviations used in CW operations act
> as a form of data compression. By using these methods we can exchange
> more information in less time with less effort. This only works if the
> meanings of the prosigns, Q signals and abbreviations are known,
> understood and agreed upon by the operators at both ends of the
> circuit.(or all of the operators in a net, or "reading the mail"). By
> learning the proper use of these prosigns, Q signals and abbreviations
> we can become more effective CW operators.
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> 73 DE N6KB K

That's all good and true.  In fact, you could double for my first Navy boss, 
Teleman Chief Raymond D. Weaver. He told me all that stuff 50 years ago, and 
he was absolutely right.  I took his advice, worked hard, and 21 years later 
retired from the Navy as a Master Chief Radioman.  Quite the professional, 
if I must say so myself.

But now I'm only an Amateur Radioman, and I revel in not giving a rip about 
"more information in less time with less effort".  I'm only here for the 
fun.  You can end your CQ in "K", "AR", or no prosign at all ..... I'll 
answer to any and all.

DIT DIDI DIT DIT       DIT     DIT

(Chief Weaver would roll in his grave if he heard me send that!  Not 
professional, you know.)