Author: ktfrog007--- via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:26:27 +0000 (UTC)
Re: contest calls with all the USA 1x2 and 2x1 calls used up 2x2 calls seem unpopular, but sometimes they are shorter or better than 1x2 or 2x1 calls. AE5TT is shorter than my call, AB1J, and easier
Author: John Geiger via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:12:16 +0000
I have wondered the same about RTTY calls, if some characters are easier for the software to copy than others. As someone who used to have a J in their call, it often was changed to India on phone, n
Author: ktfrog007--- via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:07:51 +0000 (UTC)
In my previous email, I should have been clearer about AE5TT vs. AB1J. Although one character longer, AE5TT is shorter on CW and easier to copy on CW and phone. Better phonetics on phone, IMO. Easier
Author: W7TMT via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:39:37 +0000
The fewer Dits the better! 73 W7TMT _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest
Author: Ron Notarius W3WN via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:36:51 +0000 (UTC)
I am sure the perfect call is out there, I just havent found it yet HH5HH --Original Message-- From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+dwdudley=ve3oi.ca@contesting.com> On Behalf Of John Geiger via CQ-C