[UK-CONTEST] Three character calls

[Ken Eastty]

David,

You already have the answer use a 'proper' callsign, the idea of using a 
three character call in order to gain some advantage in a contest is I 
believe something to be discouraged.

With regard to the issuing of GnXX calls I notice that some of the 
holders of these callsigns are quite coy when asked how they acquired 
the call & don't like to admit that they are really G0??? or whatever.

The group that I was part of used G4KF even then we had people asking 
what the third letter was.

73...

Ken

G3LVP

>
> I am seriously wondering if it is just as "good" to use my normal call
> rather than an SCC. Or may be I should have gone for a GnX call rather
> than a MnX call. I would like to know what others have experienced in
> this regard.
>
> I suspect a better alternative for England would be a GnXX call but you
> need to know the right people as well as being very persuasive to get
> one of those.
>
> I would welcome comments from others experience of using a 3 character
> or a 4 character call.
>
> 73 David G3YYD
>