[CQ-Contest] Cut numbers in SSCW

[Zack Widup]

I heard a few people use cut numbers and in a couple of cases for me the
last digit of their serial number happened to be a cut number. I
automatically typed it in as their precedence. My logging program did NOT
like "N" as a precedence! Plus it threw off my typing rhythm and I had to
ask for a repeat of the whole thing.
73, Zack W9SZ


On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 7:56 PM, <KI9A at aol.com> wrote:

> I've noticed in the last couple of years, there seems to be more and more
> use of cut numbers in SS.
>
> Guys, this is NOT the place to use them.  With the mix of numbers and
> letters,  the confusion is much higher than something like WPX.  One  guy
> gave
> me dit dahdit for his check.  It was 59. I asked for a fill.   But, my
> brain
> wants to tell me its the beginning of ENY.  I can copy 40 WPM  with not
> much
> problem, and QSO in well of excess of 30. I can copy CW pretty  well. But,
> my brain doesn't react quick enough during the exchange, and I  end up
> missing the next part while the stupid cut numbers are processing.
>
> EVERY guy that gave me cut numbers, I asked for a fill on purpose.   Call
> me a bad man, but, hey, it is what it is.
>
> 73- Chuck KI9A
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