[Elecraft] What does 72 mean

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Certainly, there are variations in the codes. I was referring to the
code printed in the 1860's (I believe it was) by G.M. Dodge, in his
book, "The Telegraph Instructor". Like Q-codes today they were modified
by various systems. For example, in 1864 Morse's Telegraphic Institute
in New York defined 73 as "Compliments to ______". 

Now who would be a greater reference than Morse? Well, there were a
number of busier circuits. 

Things change over the years. And they are changing now, Hi!

73,

Ron AC7AC
K2 # 1289 

72 in the radiogram code, which was bases on the land telegraph code
means "wishing you and yours the best this holiday season"

--Helm.  WB2ADT