[CQ-Contest] repeating callsign - what the heck?

K9MA k9ma at sdellington.us
Tue Feb 18 16:19:23 EST 2025


On 2/18/2025 10:56 AM, Mike VE9AA ve9aa at nbnet.nb.ca wrote:
> Scenario #2
> me:  TEST VE9AA
> you: K4SBZ
> me: K4HBZ 5NN <exchange>
> you: K4SBZ (or if you're adamant, MAYBE send it twice in this 
> scenario-could be QRM, QRN etc)
> me: K4SBZ 5NN <exchange>
> you: 5NN <exchange>
> me: TU VE9AA
>
> In scenario #2, I busted your call but you withheld the exchange until 
> I corrected it.  You heard your callsign come back to you.
> This is the most efficient way to ensure "acks" from both ends. 

I agree, and that's what I usually do. The exception is when I know I'm 
working a very skilled operator, and signals are strong in which case 
I'll just send my call before the exchange. Then I better hear my call 
come back correctly.

73,
Scott K9MA

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Scott  K9MA

k9ma at sdellington.us


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