[CQ-Contest] New(ish) Welsh callsigns

[Hammond, Rob EU-Pencoed]

I had a bit of trouble with my callsign over the CQ WW weekend. I think it
was mostly down to the fact that many operators weren't aware of the
callsign changes here in the UK. I'd just like to clarify this.
 I wouldn't know half of what goes on as regards to callsigns in other
countries so I'm not having a dig at anyone. It's just here as information
for future contests to save us both time when making the exchange:
The MW series of calls have now been round a while. I had problems with
people ignoring the Mike ( thinking W5EPA ) & thinking I was an USA station
( until they heard the zone 14 ). The number 5 in my call signifies a
restricted class A/B UK license which is basically limited to 100W on all HF
bands, Full VHF. This is a quite a recent change. It also denotes that the
morse speed needed for the License is 5wpm. Don't panic, for mixed mode
contests I'm in the 15-20wpm brachet now so please have the patience to work
me.

All the Best Rob MW5EPA

 


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