[CQ-Contest] Re: Bad practices identified

[v31jp at logical123.net]

"? K8JP" is shorter.

Bill Turner wrote:
> 
> If you're going to operate legally in the US, you can't just send QRL?
> without your call.  So, which is shorter?
> 
> QRL? DE W7TI
> CQ DE W7TI
> 
> I realize many if not most stations will send only QRL?, but without the
> call, it's illegal.  This is not just a technicality, it's a clear violation
> of part 97 rules.  K3ZO is right in my opinion.
> 
> For contesting purposes, perhaps a single ? should be used in place of QRL?
> anyway.  In the context of contesting, it's meaning would be quite clear.
> Comments welcome.
> 
> Bill, W7TI
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "VR2BrettGraham" <vr2bg at harts.org.hk>
> <snip>
> >
> > Even a short CQ will do a good job of trashing what's happening on that
> > frequency if it's already in use.  The small amount of time saved is at
> the
> > expense of someone else & could even cost them their current Q.  Yes,
> > you might QSY once you realize what's happening - but it's too late, the
> > damage is done.
> >
> 
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