[CW] use of AR

[Stan Barr]

aa4nn wrote:

> In a voice conversation with another you wouldn't say:
> "Okay, I'm done." (AR), your turn to speak (K).  "Over and out",
> that went the way of high button shoes and valve trombones.

FWIW British military usage is AR = End of Transmission.

>  
> I personally think using (KN) is obnoxious, 

Also KN as a single character is a left parenthesis which could be
confusing.
IIRC the amateur meaning was originally sent as K <space> N.

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