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In amateur radio
In amateur radio, the number 85 is used as a bro-hug.

History
A few of the codes from the 1859 Western Union "92 code"  are still in use today by amateur radio operators- mainly 73 (best regards) and 88 (love and kisses), although the current meaning of 88 is considered by many to mean "hugs and kisses". These codes are usually used at the end of an on air conversation prior to stating ones (FCC required) call sign.

Social stigma of "men hugging"
As men have evolved over time, the "taboo" of males hugging or otherwise showing any affection whatsoever is becoming passe- thanks, in part, to the "bro" mentality (not to mention the NFL- although a group of non-uniformed males "hugging and jumping" in unison in public would be considered awkward). Although dual-two arm full embrace hugs are still considered "gay" among many heterosexual males (unless it's with close family- usually father, son, or brother). Bro-hugs are becoming a more acceptable way show affection and camaraderie between non-related and non-gay males in certain social situations.

The Bro-hug
The Bro-hug, also known as the Pound Hug, can actually be expanded to contain many levels (variations) of contact/affection, which escalate from very impersonal (first acquaintance) to very intimate (family or lover). The contact that ensues from bro-hug contact is also thought (or seems)to relate to the chance of spreading viral infections (such as H1N1) as follows: 1. The elbow rub (very low). 2. The fist bump (low). 3. The handshake (mild). 4a. The Bro-hug (moderate). 4b. The Bro-hug- x-wing style (moderate). 5b. The full on hug (high) 6. Full on hug with cheek or air kiss (very high).

For the purposes of the number 85 in amateur radio use, number 4a above is adequate and shall be considered the defacto standard. It can be used when an actual face to face of operators who consider themselves bros occurs. It's best if the "bro" status is confirmed prior to the real world face to face. On the air bro hugs should only be given to someone you would bro-hug in person.

The amateur radio "on the air" version of the Bro-hug is born
The need for a number to express this affection on the air (to his bros) was the desire of amateur radio operator Eric Kosters (FCC callsign K6EDK) who is an avid outdoors-man who participates in long distance trail running, fishing and disc golf in addition to many other "outdoor sporting" activities. One day, Eric was talking on the radio to someone he felt was one of his "bros", but felt it was too formal to say "73" and too gay to say "88". He pondered what could be done to fill in this "gap" that had occurred as a result of the evolution of outward affection between males in today's society. His solution, assign a number, within the range of the original 92 codes, that could be used as an "on the air" bro-hug. Through the process of elimination and guesswork, he came up with the number "85" which was to mean a "bro-hug" when transmitting on the air. Unlike 73 and 88 (which are usually used at the end of a conversation), an 85 can be used at the start (or middle) of the conversation as it would be in person.

How to perform an "in person" amateur radio "85" bro-hug
The bro hug is achieved by initiating the first shake of a formal handshake, then each bro (while still holding hands) pulls their hand(s) toward each other at a height somewhere between the lower stomach and the lower sternum. This causes them (the bros) to move closer to each other as each simultaneously shifts slightly (and rotates) to the left. A bump ensues with each bros shoulder-ball meshing with the fleshy area beneath others collar bone. The resulting bump ends as a bounce, naturally expelling the two males in a non-threatening fashion. This all is done in a smooth motion which takes just a few seconds- shake/pull/shift over/rotate/bump/bounce away. It is only initiated with someone who you know will not hurt (or otherwise attack) you for encroaching on his comfort zone (a bro). A proper bro-hug results in zero pain. A pat or two with the free hand on the shoulder can be included if it is able to be performed non-awkwardly.

For especially affectionate bros, the free hand can swing around and fondly pat the opposing bros closest buttock (known as an "85-p" or "85 dash papa" on the air). Whether on the air or in person, this should be used with extreme caution and only on a true "for sure" (and expecting) bro.

Bro hugs are not necessarily only for males, although most bros prefer a full on hug when a female is involved. When using a bro hug with a female, the additional buttock "pat" (-p) may be considered creepy and is inappropriate by the male, but is absolutely acceptable conduct on the part of the female.

First use of 85 in amateur radio
The number "85" was first used on the amateur radio 2 meter band in Southern California in the summer of 2013 on the CLARA Repeater System (145.220Mhz). It quickly became accepted by many and then used on the KD6DDM repeater system (146.610Mhz) almost simultaneously as some of the hams in the area would frequent both repeaters. It has since been heard on the SOARA repeater system. In his first broadcast of the number 85, Eric declared he was making the "new" number but was not going to define it's meaning, creating a contest of sorts. Well, knowing Eric and how he is (good-natured and kind, yet enthusiastic and competitive), it did not take long for another radio operator, Paul (KJ6RUP), to figure it out. It is currently in the infant stages of becoming viral and is estimated to be heard on the air waves country wide by the end of 2014. World wide adaptation is not expected, but only time will tell.