Morse Code 88 "Love & Kisses"
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Morse code 88 “Love and Kisses” is a friendly shorthand used by radio operators and sailors to mean “love and kisses.”
It’s part of a tradition where numbers replaced long phrases to save time and keep things playful over the air.
Just like “73” means “Best regards” and “99” means “Go away”, “88” – “Love & Kisses” added a personal touch, often closing messages between friends or family.
Today, it’s still sometimes used in amateur radio and by Morse enthusiasts as a charming reminder of how human warmth fits even into dots and dashes.
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