[CQ-Contest] no no no...it MUST be 579 (was 599)

[Henk Remijn PA5KT]

  I am so happy that I only speak Dutch. Rules are in English. So NO 
rules for me.

73 Henk PA5KT

Op 23-07-2010 0:28, kr2q at optimum.net schreef:
> Sorry folks...but ever try reading the RULES?
>
> > From CQWW
>
> IV. NUMBER EXCHANGE: Phone: RS
> report plus zone (i.e., 5705). CW: RST
> report plus zone (i.e., 57905).
>
> So we are all REQUIRED to send 5705 or 57905, irrespective of S strength, readability, or
> actual zone.
>
> We all know that "IE" translates into "that is," right?  So CQ specifies exactly what we
> are supposed to send and it is NOT 599.
>
> NOTE:  Clearly, the rule should read: (EG 5705) since EG = "for example."
>
> Additionally, nowhere in the CQWW Rules does it state that you have record the exchange,
> only to make an exchange.
>
> As far as I know (afaik for you net guys), cabrillo is what "requires" that the exchange field
> be populated.
>
> April in July!!
>
> de Doug KR2Q
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