seventy-threes

English

Phrase

seventy-threes

1. (amateur radio, CB) Best wishes; regards.
   • 1963, James Dugan, American Viking:

     Carlsen concluded the domestic parley with the ham sign-off, "Seventy-threes," and went to the bridge to look at the ocean.

   • 1976, Popular Electronics - Volume 9, page 92:

     Seventy-threes and hope to catch you later.

   • 1977, Bob Cunningham, Rod Furan, Barbara Howell Furan, 10-33 emergency, →ISBN, page 8:

     Seventy-Threes to you, Neil. Look for you later on the flip.

   • 1978, U.S. Army Recruiting and Career Counseling Journal:

     Seventy-threes (regards) to the Cycle Man and spread 'em around (pass the word) on that Super Slab (Interstate).

   • 2003, Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim LaHaye, Pursued, →ISBN, page 7:

     Seventy-threes to you, Deke. Still totin' the Lord?”