[CQ-Contest] Callsigns -- an afterthought

k3ft at erols.com k3ft at erols.com
Tue Mar 11 21:30:16 EST 2003


Pete mentioned the fact that if a callsign triggers a memory (like K7RAT you remember as 
'RAT' or 'BZR' as 'BEEZER' or 'SX' as 'SEX' and so on.)

The key, as Pete rightly points out as well as others did too, is to get on, be active, 
and you will quickly become recognized after a couple of years. Your call will start 
showing up in master database lists, people who are regularly active contesters will 
recall your callsign - Especially if you happen to be a 'rare' mult or section OR have a 
'rare' prefix for WPX!  (or happen to be L O U D like W3LPL HI)

73
Chuck K3FT
Not a memorable suffix.. unless you recall the phonetics 'Fertile Turtle'


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