Do you say "73s" or "73" at the end of a phone contact?

[WS7X]

The use of "73" is used to mean "Best Regards". However I find myself saying "73s" (with an S). Just wondered about others.

A. I say "73". Sounds better to me. And is correct usage.

B. I say "73s" Sounds better to me. Didn't know its was incorrect usage.

C. I say "73". Sounds better and is correct usage.

D. I say "73s". Sounds better. Dont care about "correct usage".

[W0LPQ]

Licensed since 1962 and have never said 73's...

[KF5FEI]

I say 7-3. Not 73.

[K5AHH]

--I say "73", but if somebody says "73s", I am not bothered by it...I certainly know what they mean, and it is not the downfall of humanity, haha.

[AK4PX]

I say 7-3. Not 73.

this is how I do it (since we are really nit picking)


someone around here has a sigline related to this where he mocks the phrase "best 73's" lol

[KG6MZS]

RAS Syndrome is rampant. Few people know that "Sierras" should only be used when talking about more mountain ranges than just the Sierra Nevada.

[AF6LJ]

I don't use that term, I prefer "Best Wishes"

[N0AZZ]

seven three is what I do.

[KC8VWM]

I never heard 73's sent on CW before. Takes much longer to send I suppose.

[WA4BRL]

Why say it when you own a key?