> Suggestion: instead of attempting to change the operating
> practice, suppose running stations end with CQ {period} {space}
The period requires a shift to figures case. With the sift to
figures and shift back with the space, the better solution would
be to use TEST!
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 3/25/2016 5:06 PM, Michael Clarson wrote:
My understanding of the problem is S&P operators like CQ at the end to save
time. Skimmers like the CQ at the end so they know its a valid CQ -
running station. Problem is when someone tailends the CQ with their own
call (perfectly OK practice) it fools the skimmers into thinking they
called CQ. Suggestion: instead of attempting to change the operating
practice, suppose running stations end with CQ {period} {space} This keeps
S&P ops happy. If skimmers do nothing, status quo is maintained. If
skimmers alter software to ignore calls after the CQ {period}, spotting
accuracy is improved. Comments? --Mike, WV2ZOW
On Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 4:35 PM, Ed Muns <ed@w0yk.com> wrote:
The rationale for a trailing 'CQ' in CQ and TU messages is no more true for
RTTY than CW. CW contesting has decades of existence proof that such a
trailing CQ is not needed, i.e., the rationale is flawed.
The only valid reason for the trailing 'CQ' in RTTY messages is that it has
(unnecessarily) been done that way for many years now. RTTY contesters
expect it and can be confused if it isn't there.
The advent of RTTY Skimmer offers a good reason to stop this practice, but
changing such an entrenched technique will take concerted effort by RTTY
contesters over a long period of time. However, the longer we wait, the
longer it will take to accomplish.
Why don't we drop 'CQ' from the end of our messages now and get on with the
transition?
Ed W0YK
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