[CQ-Contest] Recap: Callsigns, Logging and Cabrillo

[Radiosporting Fan]

--- Radiosporting Fan <radiosporting at yahoo.com> wrote:
> By examining the Cabrillo format I notice that it
> allows for 10-13 bytes in the callsign field
> (depending on the event spec).  How does one handle
> logging occurances when on-the-air "/" symbols take
> the callsign beyond that limit?

Thanks for the public and direct responses.  They fit
three general categories:

1. Cabrillo format says truncate everything beyond the
limit of the callsign field for any given event.

2. What are the chances that you'll encounter any
times when the first 10-13 bytes are the same, but
represent different stations?  Don't worry, be happy.
:)

3. Ignore the Cabrillo spec and send the entire
callsign, packed with an appropriate number of spaces.
 It will be ok.

Of the three, I will work with the first one, and
modify it for what I perceive to be an even better
solution...one that I would request commentary
on...I'll do that in my next e-mail.

Thanks to all who helped!

Ev, W2EV



		
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