[RTTY] RTTY Cut Numbers

[Stanley Zawrotny]

One big reason for contests to be consistent across modes is to keep the guys who program the contest loggers (N1MM, etc.) sane. They have a tough enough time now keeping up with contest changes.

Another would be for contests that are multi-mode and allow mixed mode operation.

The initial post may have been tongue-in-cheek, but I have seen it raised seriously before, so it was hard to tell.

To be realistic, the 599 battle is a loosing battle. The are just too many contests that call for it. Just consider it a strange way of saying Hello. Without it, there would be more requests for repeats of the actual exchange, especially on voice where it is a way to activate VOX, like clearing your throat, before saying the important stuff.

Stan, K4SBZ

"Real radio bounces off the sky."