<< Randy isn't the only one that had trouble with the cut numbers in WPX and
it's definitely gotten worse. When some guy sends me "5nn ANTA" at 40 wpm
and I have to convert that to 1901, chances are pretty good that I'm going
to
ask him for a repeat. I'm not convinced that it saves time in the long run.
Speed is somewhat of an issue, but PLEASE send full numbers.
73 - Phil, N6ZZ
>>
Gang,
Part of me says "yes" to cut numbers. Anything that can speed up the process
can be a positive. Frankly, I have less difficulty distinguishing a cut 9
from a cut 0 than I do a regular 9 from a regular 0. I do think, however,
that some kind of ruling should be made on the use of "cuts". Either allow
them or make everyone send the complete number. To me, a sensible
alternative would be an alphabetic serial number. It would never be longer
than three digits! Example AAA = QSO #1. AAY = QSO # 25.
73, Paul, KB8N
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