Hold on just a minute. I am talking about a single QSL or single CFM not a
long string of these. I don't need a long string of RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRs.
Besides the string or Rs wastes too much time. And also I am talking about
marginal copying conditions. If the station is 60 over 9, then nothing
needs to be said to confirm.
Doug
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>My $0.02 worth:
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>A single R is sufficient if signals are strong and QRM is not a
>major factor. In weak signal conditions RRR is more efficient than
>QSL or CFM. There is a reason a long sequence of RRRRRRRRRR was
>chosen for EME many years ago rather than a long string of QSLQSLQSL
>or CFMCFMCFM. The less complex the message, the greater the chances
>it will be received and understood. If a DX station on topband is
>obviously struggling to copy me and asks if he has my call right I
>will respond with RRRRRR as it has proven to be more effective than
>anything else in conveying that indeed he does have it correct.
>
>73,
>Paul
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