Good catch!

In some (amateur radio) voice conversations I would occasionally say "give
my 73's to so and so, buddy", as I recall. I wasn't thinking of the code
so much, as I much preferred voice over CW (code), although I knew a few who
really got into code.

I doubt if I ever got up much beyond the required 13 wpm for the General and
Advanced Class. But this was a long time ago, back when Amateur Radio was
actually Amateur *Radio*, and not Amateur Appliance Operators (who have
little or no interest and knowledge in radio).

Incognitus wrote:
"Kelly" wrote in message
...
No, no, no....... Bill. ) Eye Candy belongs to ME.

Now 73's needs an explanation. w

It's Amateur Radio (Ham) speak (shorthand) mainly used when communicating
via Morse Code (CW) such as when signing off and telling the party 'Best
wishes' etc one would send --... ...-- (73), then when a newbie
(novice/LID)
uses this shorthand in voice communications they will incorrectly say
seventy three's when they should be saying seven three instead.

Bill incorrectly typed 73's instead 73, 73's is like saying Best wishes
Best
wishes Best wishes Best wishes Best wishes Best wishes Best wishes etc etc
etc.