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OM in Morse code
Generic friendly term for any male amateur operator, regardless of age.
Morse rendering
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Sent letter-by-letter with standard inter-letter gaps.
Meaning
OM — Old man (any male op)
When this is used
'OM' is gender-specific but age-neutral — a 17-year-old male op is still 'OM' on the air. The 'old' is a term of affection, not literal. Female operators use YL.
Examples
| On the air | Plain English |
|---|---|
| GE OM | Good evening, sir. |
| TNX FER QSO OM 73 | Thanks for the QSO sir, best regards. |
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