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From: ron@hpfcla.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: Traffic Format Req.
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Date: Tue, 20-Aug-85 12:36:00 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug 20 12:36:00 1985
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I thought this would be easy but....


I am looking for the standard format for Amateur Radio messages handled
in the net systems.  I have listened in to several sessions and some
of the messages passed and still have some questions.

1. What is the "proper" format for the messages ?

2. What are the rules for word count within the message ?

3. Where can I get a list of the standard "ARL __" message 
   abbreviations ?


About 10 years ago I had this stuff but I don't remember where it came 
from.  I will be using my 2m HT on a camping trip to send whereabouts to
the wife and would like to be an orderly traffic originator.

Thanks for the responses (in advance)

Ron Miller   WB4UWH
H-P 
Ft. Collins Systems Div
Ft. Collins Colo

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