[CQ-Contest] K0M Special Call comments

[Fatchett, Mike]

> I had the opportunity to use K0M for the 10m contest.  I am glad I was
> not super serious!  I can't count the number of times I was asked for
> fills.  The DX stations seemed to have the most difficulty when I
> called them.  I don't recall not being able to work anyone because of
> the call.  Good thing conditions were not better or I would have been
> a very frustrated op.
> 
> CW was much worse than SSB.  Other than one good run I was unable to
> run on CW.  I can't be sure but I think the call might have been some
> of the problem.  I was able to work people on the first call most of
> the time so I know I was getting out.  The call may have had some
> novelty on SSB.  I have not seen a score from this area to compare.
> Surprised that many "contesters" had such a hard time with the call.
> 
> I could learn to like the call, but until the world become more
> accustomed to the 1X1's I will be using W0MU.
> 
> I had some interesting comments like ranging from: "You can't use that
> call in a contest" to "How did you get a great vanity call like that!"
> Most of the comments were "Nice call!".
> 
> If you decide to use one be prepared!  In a non-contest environment
> the special call will gain attention.  Which is the true purpose of
> these calls.
> 
> 73
> Mike
> W0MU
> 
> 

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