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ES in Morse code
CW shorthand for 'and', from the Morse character for the ampersand (·-···).
Morse rendering
. ...
Sent letter-by-letter with standard inter-letter gaps.
Meaning
ES — And
When this is used
Used wherever you'd write 'and' on paper. The single character & is sent as a 5-element prosign, so 'ES' (two characters) is actually less keying.
Examples
| On the air | Plain English |
|---|---|
| 73 ES 88 | Best regards and love. |
| ANT G5RV ES VERT | Antennas: G5RV and a vertical. |
| GUD COPY ES TNX | Good copy and thanks. |
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