[600MRG] Reception of XSV at KSM - ZUT

[Meir WF2U]

ZUT (formally, "Zeta Upsilon Tau") is the Fraternal Order of Coast Guard CW
Operators.

73, Meir WF2U
Landrum, SC

-----Original Message-----
From: 600MRG [mailto:600mrg-bounces at w7ekb.com] On Behalf Of Kenneth G.
Gordon
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2014 11:19 AM
To: 600MRG at w7ekb.com
Subject: Re: [600MRG] Reception of XSV at KSM - ZUT

On 2 Nov 2014 at 7:11, Neil Klagge wrote:

> I was happy to get this email from the KSM operator at Pt. Reyes last
night:
> 
> "OM, we heard you at approx 0303 02NOV2014 at 474 kc - QSA2 QRK3.  This
> using Marconi T antenna and standard KSM/KPH receive equipment here at
> Point Reyes Station.
> 
> 73 / ZUT,
> 
> Roy Henrichs, WB6OVV
> Operator, KSM
> Maritime Radio Historical Society
> "
> ------------------
> I dont know what "ZUT" refers to, unless it is the handle of Roy the
> operator.

Ha ha! :-)

No. ZUT is part of the unofficial "Z" codes, used by the USCG, somewhat 
similar to the "Q" codes used by other services including hams. Like QSL, 
and QSO, etc.

ZUT translates to "CW Forever".

Might be a good "motto" to include with some of our operations.

Ken W7EKB

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