>It's probably not a 2x1 call ending in 'K'!
>On Tue, 14 Dec 1993, robert penneys wrote:
>>
>> Now that the cat is getting out of the bag, it is time, perhaps, to dwell on
>> the ultimate call sign for contesting, especially CW. I have seen some
>> analysis
>> of this a while ago...
>>
>> All comments invited. Tnx Bob WN3K FRC
I never realized how awful my call was on CW till I got it & entered a few
tests.
Next time I'll be less vain & not get my initials. Hmmm... Zulu-Delta sounds
nice.
73 de K2WK
>From alan@dsd.es.com (Alan Brubaker) Wed Dec 15 17:14:08 1993
From: alan@dsd.es.com (Alan Brubaker) (Alan Brubaker)
Subject: Rules for callsign party?
Message-ID: <9312151714.AA18576@dsd.ES.COM>
Hi Rick...here's an idea. The FCC could go by call areas.
1s? Last two letters...
.... ..
Alan, K6XO
N6TR's XYL is a Tree hugger...
>From Scott A Stembaugh <n9ljx@ecn.purdue.edu> Wed Dec 15 17:27:08 1993
From: Scott A Stembaugh <n9ljx@ecn.purdue.edu> (Scott A Stembaugh)
Subject: Optimum call sign for CW?
Message-ID: <9312151727.AA14143@en.ecn.purdue.edu>
In message <27144.9312151429@hyphen.com> Phil writes:
>
>IMHO, a suffix that is repetitive in nature (like "MM") or a familiar
>sounding phrase or abbreviation (dare I suggest "HI") might make for the
>ultimate contest cw contest call. I'm not sure that lots of dits (EE or
>EEE) really "punch" through as well.
>
>Just my two cents...
>
>73,
>Phil K9HI
>
Coming from one who definatly wants a new call, one ending in I or E always
leaves me listening for more. K, M, or X always sound better to me.
--scott N9LJX ( a 9 and a J...I need something QUICK!)
>From dcurtis@mipos2.intel.com (Dave Curtis) Wed Dec 15 17:32:26 1993
From: dcurtis@mipos2.intel.com (Dave Curtis) (Dave Curtis)
Subject: Ultimate callsign
Message-ID: <9312151732.AA07360@mipos2.intel.com>
> Tree N6(7?)TR
if you're taking N7TR, how much $$ are you asking for N6TR? ;)
de ng0x
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