So today I was schooled why I shouldn't call a female operator a XYL. So XYL means unlicensed female operator, or ones wife that is an operator. Either way it seems to me that it is not a good idea to say that to you better half if she is an operator. I was given this when I said that.
Young Lady The term "Young Lady" derives from a Morse code abbreviation, YL, that is used to refer to female amateur radio operators, regardless of age. (As male operators of any age are addressed as OM or "old man", the non-licensed spouse of an OM is often called an XYL.) -- *Anthony Morones* * W5LIC* *w5li...@gmail.com <w5li...@gmail.com>* * 713-410-3948*
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