[UK-CONTEST] R prefix

[Chris G4FZN]

> On 1 May 2011 at 12:57, G4LMW wrote:
> 
> > The HF General Rules apply to the CCs and specifically exclude the use
> > of Special Prefixes. See rule 6(a)
> >
> > http://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/information/hfgenrules.shtml
> >
> 


That's not quite right. Rule 6(a) does not say "special prefixes" at all. It
simply says "UK stations may not use special (eg. GB or GX etc), callsigns
nor be /MM or /AM."

The issue hinges on whether the insertion of the letter "R" into one's own
personal callsign makes it a "special callsign" or not. That, in itself, is
open to interpretation. 

Personally, I'd play safe and not use it, but if someone calls me using the
"R", I see no reason not to claim the points.

-- 
Chris
G4FZN