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Tom Morris wrote : > SEAKING? > http://stude1c.fiu.edu/dumpbox/seaking-ean.jpg > Nope. Sky King. Late 1950s, early 1960s. I have log books full of them. Always read as "words twice". "Hello SKY KING. This is Andrews. Do not answer. Break. SOB SISTER ECHO. Break. Authentication is TANGO WHISKEY 1 9. Authentication time is 3 0 0 1 2 5 ZULU. Break. I say again. Hello SKY KING. This is ... (etc)" The best comm operators had a real rhythm in their voices that I'm sure improved readability for those in their "audience" who were at long range. I have never heard any SEAKING messages and as I recall the EAMs didn't start until about 1980 or a little before. Maybe someone else remembers better than I do. (I had stopped keeping logs by the time they started.) Thanks for the link to the picture of all that nice TMC gear. Oh man, I wish I had some of that equipment today! Now we are really off topic. ... Martin VE3OAT ______________________________________________________________ Spooks mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/spooks Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Spooks@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
