[RTTY] RTTY Cut Numbers

[Bill Turner]

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On Sat, 9 Jan 2016 14:31:01 +0100, DK7UM wrote:

>
>Now seriously:  I always thought ham-radio to
>be a hobby. If miliseconds  count that much,
>is there still some enjoyment  left, to get in touch
>with friends?? May I doubt it!

REPLY:

It's not so much that milliseconds count (although they do) but that
sending 599 is pointless with RTTY. I can see some argument for
sending a signal report on CW or SSB because it sets the tone and
rhythm for what follows, but RTTY doesn't need that. 

73, Bill W6WRT