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BTW in Morse code
Casual rag-chew interjection. Same meaning as the texting abbreviation.
Morse rendering
-... - .--
Sent letter-by-letter with standard inter-letter gaps.
Meaning
BTW — By the way
When this is used
Predates the texting era — has been used on CW since the 1950s. Rare in contests, common in casual rag-chews.
Examples
| On the air | Plain English |
|---|---|
| BTW UR FB OP | By the way, you're a fine operator. |
| BTW MY 2ND QSO TDY | By the way, this is my second QSO today. |
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