"Al Arduengo" wrote in message
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Sorry for the silly question but what does the '73' mean with which
some folks end their messages? Is it some sort if varient of a
SINPO or SIO code?


Just a short way of saying "best wishes" see
http://www.qsl.net/w5www/73.html

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Simon Mason
Anlaby
East Yorkshire.
53°44'N 0°26'W
http://www.simonmason.karoo.net