[CQ-Contest] XM3A QSL info

Yuri ve3dz at rigexpert.net
Tue Jul 19 16:58:32 EDT 2022


Actually, calls starting from "X" are "Special Event" call signs, 
devoted to some important dates and anniversaries.
Special (short) 2x1 calls for Contest operations would start with "V".

In this case XM3A was a special event call.

73, Yuri VE3DZ

On 2022-07-19 10:54 a.m., James Cain wrote:
> Why would anybody operating from Canada use a call sign starting with X?
>
> cain K1TN
>
> Hi John.
> Try VE3ZF (VE2IDX).
>
>
> Sorry, our "special calls" policy in Canada allows the same call sign to be
> re-issued to a different party every year. It creates a lot of confusion
> IMO.
>
> 73, Yuri VE3DZ
>
> On 2022-07-18 10:22 p.m., John Laney wrote:
>
> In the CQ VHF Test last weekend, I worked XM3A in Grid EN95, one I have
> never worked before on 6M. The QRZ.com info on XM3A is from 2020 and
> another grid square.  Maybe the current XM3A will read this and let me know
> his identity.  Any info or clues appreciated. Thanks.  73, John, K4BAI.
> _______________________________________________
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