[RTTY] Trailing CQ

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > Suggestion: instead of attempting to change the operating
 > practice, suppose running stations end with CQ {period} {space}

The period requires a shift to figures case.  With the sift to
figures and shift back with the space, the better solution would
be to use TEST!

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/25/2016 5:06 PM, Michael Clarson wrote:
> My understanding of the problem is S&P operators like CQ at the end to save
> time. Skimmers like the CQ at the end so they know its a valid CQ -
>   running station. Problem is when someone tailends the CQ with their own
> call (perfectly OK practice) it fools the skimmers into thinking they
> called CQ. Suggestion: instead of attempting to change the operating
> practice, suppose running stations end with CQ {period} {space} This keeps
> S&P ops happy. If skimmers do nothing, status quo is maintained. If
> skimmers alter software to ignore calls after the CQ {period}, spotting
> accuracy is improved. Comments? --Mike, WV2ZOW
>
> On Thu, Mar 24, 2016 at 4:35 PM, Ed Muns <ed at w0yk.com> wrote:
>
>> The rationale for a trailing 'CQ' in CQ and TU messages is no more true for
>> RTTY than CW.  CW contesting has decades of existence proof that such a
>> trailing CQ is not needed, i.e., the rationale is flawed.
>>
>> The only valid reason for the trailing 'CQ' in RTTY messages is that it has
>> (unnecessarily) been done that way for many years now.  RTTY contesters
>> expect it and can be confused if it isn't there.
>>
>> The advent of RTTY Skimmer offers a good reason to stop this practice, but
>> changing such an entrenched technique will take concerted effort by RTTY
>> contesters over a long period of time.  However, the longer we wait, the
>> longer it will take to accomplish.
>>
>> Why don't we drop 'CQ' from the end of our messages now and get on with the
>> transition?
>>
>> Ed W0YK
>>
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