I've found a tremendous advantage in switching calls for KB8N to K5AF. It is
relatively easy to work the three 8 area states, but not always to work all
the 5 area. I've also found that the call seems to stand out better in
pileups as the "5" is very distinctive.
I think that the W0 call area is probably the most desireable as far as
regional identity goes, as ND, SD, and NE are always in demand. When I lived
in Nebraska in the 1980s, I always signed /0, and it drew a big crowd toward
the end of the contest.
I cannot tell you how many times I was misidentified as K6BN before I
switched to the K5AF callsign. I'm pleased with the new callsign and believe
my scores are better because of it.
Paul, K5AF
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