[TenTec] re: no gross language on code

[JAMES T BRANNIGAN]

I have heard bad language just one time while operating CW, and it 
was
directed towards me.  I was engaged in a QSO when someone began 
tuning
up on the same frequency, without sending QRL? first.  When this 
person
unkeyed, I sent "lid" and the unexpected response was "FKU"!  That 
was
the only time I ever said anything unkind on the air, and was met 
with
an immediate retort.  I then continued on with my QSO like nothing 
had
happened.

Randy, W6RA
Eureka, CA


Randy,
Never heard "FKU" on CW, but I've heard "FU"sent on more than one 
occasion.
I was told about "FU" from a spark operator over 30 years ago.
so, this is not new

Jim

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