In a message dated 97-05-26 07:44:27 EDT, k5zd@ultranet.com (Randy Thompson)
writes:
<< I hate these cut numbers. I never know if the guy sent 'T' for zero, or did
I
miss a dot of 'N' for nine? I would just as soon have everyone send 5NN and
then send the full numbers. But I see this as a trend that will keep getting
worse before it gets better. It seems to be all the rage in Europe.
>>
Randy isn't the only one that had trouble with the cut numbers in WPX and
it's definitely gotten worse. When some guy sends me "5nn ANTA" at 40 wpm
and I have to convert that to 1901, chances are pretty good that I'm going to
ask him for a repeat. I'm not convinced that it saves time in the long run.
Speed is somewhat of an issue, but PLEASE send full numbers.
73 - Phil, N6ZZ
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