NTS Handling Instructions
(use is OPTIONAL)

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HXA

(Followed by number) Collect landline delivery authorized by addressee within _____ miles. (If no number, authorization is unlimited.)

HXB

(Followed by number) cancel message if not delivered within _____ hours of filing time; service originating station

HXC

Report date and time of delivery (TOD) to originating station

HXD

Report to originating station the identity of station from which received, plus date and time. Report identity of station to which relayed, plus date and time, or if delivered report date, time and method of delivery
Note: This is used when the originating station wants to know who handled the piece of traffic and tracts all call signs involved in moving radiogram through delivery.

HXE

Delivering station get reply from addressee, originate message back

HXF

(Followed by number) Hold delivery until______ (date).

HXG

Delivery by mail or landline toll call not required. If toll or other expense involved, cancel message and service originating station
Note: This is the one most commonly used.
If handing instructions are left blank, HXG is used.