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Re: [RTTY] RTTY WPX W4UK SOAB HP

To: Bill Turner <dezrat1242@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [RTTY] RTTY WPX W4UK SOAB HP
From: Jeff Stai <wk6i.jeff@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:04:17 -0800
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On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 7:52 PM, Bill Turner <dezrat1242@yahoo.com> wrote:

> >Neophyte here: what does WT mean?
> >
> >David AD4TJ
>
> REPLY:
> In the Baudot RTTY code, when the FIGS shift character is lost, the number
> 25 will print as WT. RTTY contesters see this kind of thing a lot. Kind of
> an inside joke.
>
> Welcome to RTTY!
>

You meant: "Welcome to 4556!" ;)

Understanding the Baudot code is the path to enlightenment - enjoy the
journey!

- jeff wk6i



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