[CQ-Contest] Copying exchanges in ARRL DX CW

Mike Ricketts mike.nd9g at gmail.com
Thu Jun 15 09:43:19 EDT 2017


I used to have the same problem with my old call (KB9BIB). The LCRs usually
have a long list of guys that have logged it wrong, in one way or another.

It became such a problem, I changed the call. It was also way too long, so
that's another benefit.

73,
Mike ND9G

On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 7:45 AM, Ktfrog007--- via CQ-Contest <
cq-contest at contesting.com> wrote:

> People have a lot of trouble distinguishing a "6" from a  "B".  It happens
> with my call all the time: AB1J becomes A61J.
>
> It's not just a matter of CW speed, as I seldom send over  25 wpm.  The fog
> of contesting also contributes.
>
> Folks are overly credulous about spots and don't consider the  propagation
> likelihood of a spot making sense.
>
> Some of it is wishful thinking.  In general, which would  you rather work?
>
> AB1J  or  A61J
> 6Y2T  or  BY2T
>
> 73,
> Ken, AB1J
>
>
>
>
> In a message dated 2017-06-15 12:21:03 P.M. Coordinated Universal Ti,
> ve3dz at rigexpert.net writes:
>
> Or, so  now that's a problem!
>
> How QRS should it be, Scott? Any hints? I guess I  should've QRS'ed only
> "6", right? Seems no big problem with other  letters.
>
> And how would that prevent people from sending (***) spots?
> Would appreciate your expert advice.
>
>
> 73 Yuri  VE3DZ
>
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