[CQ-Contest] 1 x 2 callsigns

[Tom McAlee]

Short callsigns, especially on CW, probably help the rate.  But, a callsign 
like W3LPL has the huge advantage of being known by everyone from years of 
top-notch operations.

Operating 80 meters there, I hear things like "hey... there he is" and "hi 
Frank" frequently.  It's pretty obvious that everyone knows the call.

In LPL's case, the callsign recognition outweighs the length.  The antennas 
don't hurt either :)

73,
Tom, NI1N

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Faber" <andrew.faber at gte.net>
To: "W0MU Mike Fatchett" <w0mu at w0mu.com>; <ne0p at lcisp.com>; 
<cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] 1 x 2 callsigns


> John,
> If subtle distinctions among calls really mattered, how could W3LPL do so
> well?
> 73, Andy, AE6Y