Just Jack Posted September 22, 2010 Posted September 22, 2010 Now there is Telegrams! If they can just get the cost down, I could see it taking off like Twitter.
Chef Jim Posted September 22, 2010 Posted September 22, 2010 I had to look up why telegrams said stop in stead of a period. And the reason is that with Morse Code it taks more actions to send a period than the word stop. And know you know....or was I the only one who didn't know?
Just Jack Posted September 22, 2010 Author Posted September 22, 2010 The article I read that lead me to the site mentioned that it would cost extra for puncuation, but letters were free, to a certain amount, and that's why people used STOP instead of a period. So either way it sounds like a time saver.
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 22, 2010 Posted September 22, 2010 I had to look up why telegrams said stop in stead of a period. And the reason is that with Morse Code it taks more actions to send a period than the word stop. And know you know....or was I the only one who didn't know? Interesting. You think Morse would have started with a period. One dot. Afterall, it is one dot. There are no symbols (at least I don't think so)... Why is "E" the one dot? One would think that you would at least need one symbol and that would be the period.
Jim in Anchorage Posted September 22, 2010 Posted September 22, 2010 Interesting. You think Morse would have started with a period. One dot. Afterall, it is one dot. There are no symbols (at least I don't think so)... Why is "E" the one dot? One would think that you would at least need one symbol and that would be the period. Airplane radio navigation aids[VORs] are still identified by morse code. You tune in the frequency of the station you wish to fly to listen to the Morse code to be certain its the right one[many stations share frequency's].
Nanker Posted September 22, 2010 Posted September 22, 2010 Interesting. You think Morse would have started with a period. One dot. Afterall, it is one dot. There are no symbols (at least I don't think so)... Why is "E" the one dot? One would think that you would at least need one symbol and that would be the period. "e" is the most frequently used, i.e., "common" letter in the English language. The single dot is the quickest Morse code glyph to produce. That's a match, when you're talking about using scarce resources to maximum efficiency. Now there is Telegrams! If they can just get the cost down, I could see it taking off like Twitter. I wonder if Hiram Sibley and Ezra Cornell's heirs are getting a cut.
BuffaloBill Posted September 22, 2010 Posted September 22, 2010 In many ways Twitter is the modern version of telegrams personally I do not see the point but many seem to love Twitter.
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 22, 2010 Posted September 22, 2010 In many ways Twitter is the modern version of telegrams personally I do not see the point but many seem to love Twitter. Maybe... But telegrams were sent for USEFUL information. And Nanker, I didn't realize "E" was the most used... I knew it was up there. I guess it makes sense. I guess tapping the word stop makes sense... It is clear and to the point and only 4 letters.
Captain Caveman Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 For only 5.65$ we'll print and mail your letter?
The Dean Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 For only 5.65$ we'll print and mail your letter? Don't you just love it?
GG Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 I had to look up why telegrams said stop in stead of a period. And the reason is that with Morse Code it taks more actions to send a period than the word stop. And know you know....or was I the only one who didn't know? Two day old question, and Tom hasn't piped in with a detailed explanation on the etymology of the Morse code and a technical explanation of the missing period? Slipping.
KD in CA Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 Two day old question, and Tom hasn't piped in with a detailed explanation on the etymology of the Morse code and a technical explanation of the missing period? Slipping. Did you cut off his Google access or something?
DaGimp Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 I believe this is the latest technology used at OBD
Chef Jim Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 Did you cut off his Google access or something? STOP
The Dean Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 It should be noted that, in Morse Code, a "full stop" which takes the place of the period, is not the same as the word "stop". A full stop is ".-.-.-"
The Poojer Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 don't underestimate the power of twitter...in my new job, i am learning more than i ever cared to know about digital marketing and media...its fascinating how effective facebook, twitter etc....are in business today..... Maybe... But telegrams were sent for USEFUL information. And Nanker, I didn't realize "E" was the most used... I knew it was up there. I guess it makes sense. I guess tapping the word stop makes sense... It is clear and to the point and only 4 letters.
/dev/null Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpS1ec8lh_I
Booster4324 Posted September 24, 2010 Posted September 24, 2010 It should be noted that, in Morse Code, a "full stop" which takes the place of the period, is not the same as the word "stop". A full stop is ".-.-.-" I wonder if the sentence, "I want you to stop." was confusing.
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