[UK-CONTEST] Individual Short Contest Callsigns

[Michael Ruttenberg]

When I say frozen, I mean *retained.*

On 25 February 2010 18:49, Michael Ruttenberg <g7twcham at googlemail.com>wrote:

> There's also the "who has the callsign now" ID question.
>
> If we (M0B) "lose" our callsign and then someone else takes it over, are we
> obliged to release it from QRZ.com or (for example) eQSL, LOTW etc?
>
> ***Practical suggestion***
> Can I suggest that the existing shortcall holders for clubs be frozen and
> that the new system gets applied going forward for the benefit of
> individuals.
>
> Or am I banging my head against an already-closed door? Looks like the
> rules are a fait-accompli. If only the holders of shortcalls for clubs had
> been consulted... :(
>
> Mike
> G7TWC
>
>
>
> On 25 February 2010 18:39, G3RIR <g3rir at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> In any case it appears that you can only get a short callsign if you are
>> already successful and thus gain a further advantage.
>>
>> Neil, G3RIR
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
>>  [mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Colin Thomas
>> Sent: 25 February 2010 17:40
>> To: uk-contest
>> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Individual Short Contest Callsigns
>>
>> Michael,
>>
>> Perhaps the answers lies in the title NATIONAL Field Day for the former
>> and
>> the fact that the SSB Field Day has not been an Region 1 event since the
>> early 1990's.   These SCCs are for international contests only but I'm
>> sure
>> someone on the contest committee will be able to enlighten you regarding
>> the
>> present list.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Colin, CU2/G3PSM
>>
>> On 25 February 2010 17:10, Michael Ruttenberg
>> <g7twcham at googlemail.com>wrote:
>>
>> > And why aren't NFD and SSB Region 1 Field Day included?
>> >
>> > Mike
>> > G7TWC
>> > Secretary Hadley Wood CG (M0B)
>> >
>> > On 25 February 2010 16:45, Jim Fisher <gm0nai at btinternet.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > > I think there needs to be some clarification on the qualifying
>> > > scores and what the leader/winner table means.
>> > >
>> > > i.e.
>> > >
>> > > CQWW DX CW (THE contest) SOAB ( THE premier league event)
>> > >
>> > > EF8M is the winner and makes 11,000+ QSO
>> > >
>> > > G** makes 3000 QSO which is close to the G record Doesn't get a
>> > > point towards the 5 required?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > IARU 432MHz to 248GHz contest
>> > >
>> > > XYZ is the winner with 10 QSO in the 248GHz section
>> > >
>> > > G** makes 4 QSOs and gets a point?
>> > >
>> > > Am I reading this correctly?
>> > >
>> > > 73
>> > >
>> > > Jim GM0NAI
>> > >
>> > > -----Original Message-----
>> > > From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
>> > > [mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ed -- GW3SQX
>> > > Sent: 23 February 2010 16:46
>> > > To: uk-contest at contesting.com
>> > > Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Individual Short Contest Callsigns
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Ofcom have started accepting applications from individuals for Short
>> > > Contest Callsigns.  See
>> > > http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/amateur/
>> > >
>> > > It involves a bit more effort to qualify, but is not too difficult.
>> > >
>> > > 73,
>> > >
>> > > Ed, GW3SQX
>> > > Chairman, RSGB Contest Committee
>> > >
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