Evidently, earlier military HF radioteletype (RATT) transmitters were designed to produce mark high. Later military gear produces mark low. When and why did this change occur? It is a puzzlement to me that anyone would have created such confusion on purpose. Nets would have been a nightmare. 
Note- I am talking about the RF frequency being low or high. 
Cheers
Nick
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Nick England K4NYW
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