Though it’s really only use by ham radio operators any more, Morse code has had the first new symbol in decades added to it by the International Telecommunications Union — the “commat” or “@” sign.
The new symbol — a combo of the “A” and “C” without a space — will let Morse operators exchange e-mail addresses, which is apparently quite a big thing for them.
Hobbyists are still lobbying in vain for an exclamation point, however.
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You’re only just now commenting on this? NPR’s “All Things Considered” carried the story over a week ago! 😉
Yeppers…
The Ham Radio using side of the family was very excited about this.
Well, it took several decades for changes to be made to Morse code — I don’t think I’m worried about it having to be reported upon right away.
Boulder Dude will have to tell us more about “that” side of his family. I’m having trouble picturing it. Now if it was Doyce’s family…