I think it just adds to the confusion, especially in noisy conditions.
Consider how many number-words start with letters that represent
commonly used cut numbers, or are within a dit or two of being a number.
73,
Dave AB7E
B. Scott Andersen wrote:
> I actually did that this weekend. My SN "222" was not being received
> well by the other fellow
> so I sent "two two two". That was met with dead silence for a few
> seconds followed by "NR?".
> I agree: that should work. But, when guys are expecting digits (and I
> mean _really_ expecting
> digits!) the receipt of letters seems to confuse the daylights out of
> them. Or my signal was
> just that weak...
>
> By the way, he did get the "222" eventually and it was a good QSO (and
> a Mult, I believe).
>
> -- Scott (NE1RD)
>
> David Robbins K1TTT said:
>
> Use the technique we used to use in the navy for messages that had to be
> received perfectly, spell out the numbers. "one two three four" gives
> you
> plenty of time to copy each digit, and even if you miss a letter or
> two you can often get it right.
>
> B. Scott Andersen | "Magic is real, unless declared integer."
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