| Handling Instruction | Meaning |
|---|---|
| HXA | (usually, this sign is followed by a number) Collect landline delivery authorized by addressee within ___ miles. (if no number is given, authorization is unlimited) |
| HXB | (followed by a number, see above) Cancel message if not delivered within ___ hours of filing time; service originating station. |
| HXC | Report time and date of delivery to originating station. |
| HXD | Report to originating station the identity of station from which received, plus date, time, and method of delivery. |
| HXE | Delivering station get reply from addressee; originate message back. |
| HXF | (followed by number, see HXA) 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. |