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

[Steve Maki]

On 02/18/25 4:19 PM, K9MA wrote:
> 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

I have an 'extra' key for "DE K8LX". Seems to work well to efficiently 
correct callsign misunderstandings in almost any situation.

-Steve K8LX