[CW] use of AR

[D.J.J. Ring, Jr.]

Hello Roy,

The correct place for AR is as shown:

HELLO ROY I AM HAPPY IT IS COLD HERE (AR) K6ABC DE W1ABC K

It is used just prior to the exchange of call signs.  It means "End of
Message" - it signifies that this is the end of what the person is trying to
convey to you.

The current FCC rules are of no use, they do not even tell us that "DE" is
required between the call signs of the communicating stations.

It is in the International ITU regulations - or WAS there.  It used to be in
the Amateur FCC rules, but isn't any more.

Remember that article from "QST" which used to be sent to all new radio
amateurs?  "Your Novice Accent"<http://www.qsl.net/kc7eqw/novice_accent.htm>
?

Here is what it says on the subject:


   More ProcedureNow a word or two about correct procedure when signing over
   to the other station or when ending a QSO. It's all very simple but much
   confusion is evident. When you are turning the QSO over to the other
   operator you need to proceed as follows ...


   SO WATSA OM? AR WN4YYY DE KN6ZZZ K.


   The AR indicates that you are through for the time being. The K says, "go
   ahead and transmit to me."


   Incidentally, there is a variation of the K signal. You may have heard it
   wondered what it meant and as like as not you have missed it. I am referring
   to the procedure signal KN. This signal indicates that you are engaged in a
   QSO, that you are inviting the other operator to go ahead with his
   transmission and you do not wish a third station ("the breaking station," so
   called) to interrupt by calling either of you. This signal was originated as
   an aid in DX operating and is not often needed in domestic communications.
   Therefore, I don't advise its use in ordinary QSO's. But if you have
   occasion to use it do it right. It is definitely not a substitute for the
   plain signal "K." I have heard novices end a CQ with KN. This is obviously
   simple-minded. Translated to English it means, "I am calling a CQ, a general
   call, inviting anyone to answer, but please don't call me!"

   When ending a QSO use the signal, VA. This is easy. VA is never the last
   signal sent. The last item is either your call or the letter K. If you have
   made your last transmission but will stand by for the other station's
   closing remarks you send, "...73 ES CUL GN VA WN4YYY DE KN6ZZZ K. The VA
   indicates that you have made your last transmission. If you have completely
   finished the QSO and wish to remain open for business you just naturally
   don't put anything at all after your call. If you intend to "close station"
   and hit the sack you should indicate this fact by adding the signal "CL"
   immediately after your call. Listening operators are thus informed that you
   will not be in the market for another QSO. It saves them needless calls.

That's how I learned it.  Funny thing about 30 (VA or SK) is that it was
sent last in wire telegraphy.  At least they kept it.

73

DR

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On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 12:33 PM, Roy <royanjoy at ncn.net> wrote:

>
> Again,
>
> I'm talking about a continual use during a QSO of sending AR ahead of the
> call signs, not when signing off.
>
> 73,   Roy    K6XK
>
>
>
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