I'm happy for the 59 on phone because it generally stops operators from
saying "please copy" (which is not only pointless, but takes longer to say
than "five nine").
On CW, it does let us know the exchange is coming, but I could do without
it. Anyway, most of the casual contesters send it even when it isn't
required.
--
Mike DeChristopher, N0HI
http://www.n0hi.net
> The same way you get to Carnegie Hall.
>
> "Practice, practice, practice"
>
> 73
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Paul O'Kane
> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 6:26 AM
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] 599
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Randy Thompson K5ZD" <k5zd@charter.net>
>
>> Yes. "Five Nine..."
>
>
>
> It's a waste of time. When I hear my callsign, it
> usually means the important bit is next - and in
> CQWW there's nothing to listen for.
>
> How does anyone cope with SS and Field Day?
>
> 73,
> Paul EI5DI
>
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