You guys crack me up. Every year, "oh no, cut numbers." I copy whatever is sent my way. But far worse (IMHO) are those of you who may not "cut your numbers" but cut your words. I was probably 95% S+P
Are you suggesting that you send "AGN?" any time you need a fill on one particular part of the exchange? Or send "SECTION?" if you need the section fill? I had one guy send me "YEAR LICENSED 19##", "
I heard one station sending to another one (in CW) something like "I NEED THE LAST TWO DIGITS OF THE YEAR YOU FIRST GOT YOUR HAM LICENSE" at about 15 wpm, fairly high up in the 40m band. Now, THAT is
I still haven't figured out what CK? and PR? are supposed to request... Andy -- Andy Cunningham andyc@cunningham.me.uk http://www.cunningham.me.uk M0HAK Pablo Picasso<http://www.brainyquote.com/quote
I agree with you, Doug, Some of us "old farts" are probably too impatient at times. The disconnect I see is a guy who sounds like he knows what he is doing (good speed, comes right back), yet is dumb
Sounds like a great suggestion to me, Gerry!Doug KR2Q-- Original Message --From: Gerry Hull Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:07 amSubject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CK, PR, SEC = same as cut numbersTo: k
I've been having problems with my keyer paddles. I guess one too many times getting rained on during VHF QRP-Portable operations this summer did something to them. I operated exclusively with the pad
Zack, If I heard that, I would have certainly asked for a repeat...It's not worth assuming 4 and later getting a score reduction. 73, _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailin
I'm not sure that the SS newbies would understand any better if I asked for "CHECK?" But maybe we really should ban cut words in SS. I'll be able to make 2 QSOs in the time someone in "NORTHERN NEW J
I think education is only part of the equation. Just a few years ago, I could barely copy the basic exchange at 30wpm. Anything out of the rhythm, I could not copy. All I'd copy is ..--.. It's taken