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Re: [CQ-Contest] Slashed Zero Fonts: DO NOT DO THIS!!!!

To: <kr2q@optimum.net>, <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Slashed Zero Fonts: DO NOT DO THIS!!!!
From: "Radio K0HB" <kzerohb@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:19:47 -0000
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If the font represents numeric zero with a slash (as in any of the examples 
at http://www.k8zt.com/zero.html) they are perfectly fine for logging 
purposes.

The problem arises when folks attempt to "homebrew" a slashed zero with 
<alt-0216>.

73, de Hans, K0HB
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KR2Q wrote:

> While a slashed zero (Ø) may look pretty, logging software does not 
> recognize Ø as a zero.
 

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