When I'm running I often have multiple stations responding to me. I
end my TU with a QRZ. If no one responds, I send a CQ.
The use of QRZ by running contest and DX stations has become so
prevalent that I think the meaning of QRZ, like any other language
element, has been changed by common usage. When used by a running
station, it has become more of "Who ELSE is calling me," than simply
"Who is calling me."
So long as understanding is not compromised, I feel that the use of
QRZ by running stations is acceptable.
Dick
At 11:33 AM 1/11/2011, Andy Swiffin wrote:
>>>> On 10/01/2011 at 19:21, in message
><9mmmi6ppsgtp4k5fmif967pmt058i52usi@4ax.com>, "Bill, W6WRT"
><dezrat1242@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> But if you really prefer QRZ? it's ok, just inefficient.
>
>No!
>
>I'm surprised so many old hands are getting this basically wrong and
>there is so much debate about this.
>
>QRZ - Who is calling me? It sends the clear message that you're
>hearing someone calling you but you don't know who they are. It's an
>encouragement to the other end to continue trying.
>
>CQ - A general request for anyone to call
>
>seemples?
>
>Andy
>gm8oeg
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Dick Flanagan K7VC
dick@k7vc.com
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