I think QRZ has morphed from the original use of "Who is calling me" to a
general purpose "Who else is there".
QRZ? refers to the former use, while plain old QRZ refers to the latter. With
voice, it's easier to pick up the inflection that indicates which use is
appropriate.
And yes, you can argue about the inappropriate use of "shorthand" that
introduces ambiguity that the Q abbreviation is supposed to eliminate, but it
is what it is.
Al
AB2ZY
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From: rtty-bounces@contesting.com [rtty-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
Claude Du Berger [duberger.miousse81@globetrotter.net]
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 8:20 AM
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Subject: [RTTY] CQ or QRZ
Hello Group.
Still wondering why guys use QRZ when they want to say CQ
QRZ = Who is calling me
CQ = General call
If I hear someone sending QRZ, I will wait because he may heard
someone calling him? but if he send CQ I will reply.
73
Claude Du Berger VE2FK
ve2fk@arrl.net
http://www.contestgroupduquebec.com/
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