If you are referring to "73", it means "best regards", so you will find it
used at the end of QSO's on the air or as you have seen on e-mail lists
where hams gather.
There is another one used either by or to a YL ( young lady) "88" which
means "hugs and kisses"
73, and if I may be so brazen, 88, Steve KW3A
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sarah Alawami" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 11:48 PM
> Subject: an odd question
>
>
>> Hey all. I see this alot in messages and on echo link and just about
>> everyware ham radio is discussed.
>> "Thanks and 73"
>>
>> What does this mean?
>>
>> Sorry for my ignerence in this.
>>
>> Take care.
>>
>> Sarah Alawami
>> KE7ZUM
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