Cut numbers are problematic; there are conflicting cut numbers systems
with resulting ambiguities. Perhaps the most commonly accepted cut
numbers system merely eliminates all extra dashes beyond the first dash.
Another of the systems is also common, but is more obscure as to the
derivation. Don't trust a cut number system that you see published,
especially on the internet. The trouble is that there REALLY ARE
MULTIPLE CUT NUMBERS SYSTEMS, so only use cut numbers
where context can resolve the meaning of what you are sending.
If you insist on sending cut numbers in a contest exchange where
context does provide clarity, you run the risk of the receiving station
deleting the contact from his log without announcing this to you.
Examples of clear context:
CQWW contest European station sends ENNUD
ARRL DX Japanese station sends ENNTUT
Examples of unclear context:
ARRL DX I station sends ENNWTT
Subtle differences, but I could not fairly log the I station as 300 W as
the meaning is unclear.
KR6X
----- Original Message -----
From: "G3SJJ" <g3sjj@btinternet.com>
Cc: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 7:57 AM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Cut Numbers
> Thanks for all the comments.
>
> 1 - I would never, ever, ever use cut numbers in a callsign for whatever
> reason.
>
> 2 - I raised the subject because I was listening to a contest station
> over the weekend who I am sure was sending V instead of 4.
>
> 3 - I have a recording and will take it with me and let some experienced
> CW people listen to it when I am in Austin, Texas next weekend.
>
> 4 - If I am wrong and am still reading 4 as V I will publicly apologise
> to the station involved.
>
> 73 Chris G3SJJ, G8D, GU8D and no cut numbers!!
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