[UK-CONTEST] GR calls

[Ray James]

--- On Sat, 14/5/11, Regwoolley at aol.com <Regwoolley at aol.com> wrote:

> I note in the latest results of the 2 meter activity contest there are a few GR calls listed with scores!


No big deal Reg.....four stations out of one hundred and eighty eight!
I very much doubt the use of a GR or MR prefix attracted more contacts within a VHF UKAC. If anything, unlike an SCC, it could be a disadvantage which is why I didn't utilise my NoV on the night though I was tempted.
I believe Ian has taken the commendable and commonsense route of applying those scores to the NoV owners within the annual tabulation.
The GR, MR and 2R prefix may appear to some as a special prefix whereas I considered it "extra special" for the very rare occasions it and similar are permitted and as such everyone should be encouraged to use them to promote the occasions being celebrated, including within contests.

  
73 Ray GM4CXM