CW abbreviation · Greetings & sign-off
88 in Morse code
Informal CW sign-off meaning 'love and kisses' — used between operators in romantic relationships, or as a warm closer.
Morse rendering
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Sent letter-by-letter with standard inter-letter gaps.
Meaning
88 — Love and kisses
When this is used
Also from the Western Union 92 Code. Today it's most often sent op-to-spouse or between close friends; sending it to a stranger is overly familiar. Combined as '73 88' to a couple operating together.
Examples
| On the air | Plain English |
|---|---|
| 73 88 TO XYL | Best regards and love to your wife. |
| 88 ES 73 | Love and kisses, best regards. |
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