Actually the guys who appear not to be signing any callsign
at all are really just signing with their 0x0 calls, Jerry. Their
0 x 0 callsign indicates that they have reached the pinnacle
in the amateur radio callsign heriarchy. When you have a
0 x 0 callsign you just send 599's to everyone with no
identifier. Responding stations send a report back, and
then leave a blank space in their log signifying that they
have worked a 0 x 0 callsign. If you receive a blank index
card and an SASE in the mail, it is likely from a 0 x 0 station
seeking a QSL card. 0 x 0 stations are also very active on
2 meter FM. You'll often hear them identififying on idle
repeaters. Some people refer to this as Kerchunking, but
it is really just a 0 x 0 station dropping in his callsign hoping
for a QSO with another local.
73 de Mike.......uhhh......W4EF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Keller" <k3bz@arrl.net>
To: "RICHARD BOYD" <ke3q@msn.com>; "towertalk reflector"
<towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] be proud of your call
> Well, frankly, I'm rather embarrassed about my 1x2...I'd much rather a
1x1, but good luck getting
> one of those! And don't bother telling me they're reserved.... if I'm not
a "special event", what
> is?
> 73, Jerry K3BZ ;-)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "RICHARD BOYD" <ke3q@msn.com>
> To: "towertalk reflector" <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 6:24 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] be proud of your call
>
>
> > It's clear from all those brave enough to comment that there is no
reason
> > for anyone to be embarrassed about their callsign. I'm pleased we all
> > agree! 73 - Rich, KE3Q
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