> Imagine me as a new contester, participating in this SSB contest
> called Sweepstakes. I grew up in New Jersey, and had never been to
> California. What's obvious to you is oblivious to me. Yeah, I have my
> section check-off-list, but it lists them as SV, SCV, SJC, ETC. Imagine
> my confusion when I try to hear your exchange through the QRM. Did you
> just say "Santa Clara Valley" or "Sacramento Valley"? Say them both out
> loud. Sound pretty similar, don't they? Now, add San Joaquin Valley to
> the mix. Sounds an awful lot like the other two. The call sign won't
> help either - you're all 6's. I imagine I busted a bunch of sections
> the first couple years because of this.
> Granted, when I bust your exchange, you don't lose the points, so why
> care? Here's why: Once I learn the importance of copying the section
> correctly, I'm going to ask you for fills. That's going to slow down
> your rate.
> 73, Dave N2NL/6
Thanks, Dave.
That's exactly what VO1HE and myself were trying to say.
Add to the above "overcompressed" audio and... you see the picture.
73 Yuri VE3DZ
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