[UK-CONTEST] Cut Numbers

[Dave Sergeant]

Most of us should certainly be accustomed to cut 9's and 0's and I 
guess we all use them. It is the other cut numbers which causes 
confusion - E for 5,U for 2 and the like. Fortunately I heard none of 
these this weekend in WPX, but D4C/D44C who always seem to be in Zone 
VV (or was it 44?) were noticeably absent this time.

Of course when sending eg a serial of 599 you should keep the cut 
numbers to the report and not the serial - 5NN 599. At least WPX keeps 
you on your toes copying all those huge serials correct first time, 
much more fun than a simple 5NNA4 which your logger has already entered 
for you...

73 Dave G3YMC

On 1 Jun 2009 at 20:30, terry burbidge wrote:

> >From the 3830 reflector..
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> "..I am thoroughly disgusted with the use of cut numbers in exchanges.
> When copy is marginal, whether due to QRN, QRM, flutter, a lousy fist,
> or someone sending too fast for conditions, my brain needs the TIMING of
> the numbers to help me copy..."
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> I sort of agree but I'm now so used to cut numbers that a full zero or
> nine throws doubt - especially when tired. 
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> Cheers,
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> Terry Burbidge
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> G4MKP

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