Barry,
My goal is to obey the Rules. If someone is not able to copy 599 05 (just five
numbers) or lazy or whatever, he disregard with the rules, not me.
73 Andrei NP3D
-----Original Message-----
From: "Barry " <w2up@mindspring.com>
To: "Andy Drofa" <np3d@mail.ru>, cq-contest@contesting.com
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 03:23:49 -0000
Subject: Re: Re[2]: [CQ-Contest] What callsign to use in CQ WW CW 2003?
>
> Andrei,
> If your goal is to create a lot of confusion and piss off a lot of
> people, sign NP2D. If you want to operate the contest within the
> spirit of the rules and good sportsmanship, you should sign W2/NP2D.
> 73,
> Barry W2UP
>
> On 26 Nov 2003 Andy Drofa wrote:
>
> > Chuck, this is US callsign. It was issued by FCC and allowed to use
> > from USA. 73 Andrei NP3D
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: "Chuck Dietz" <w5pr@swbell.net>
> > To: "Bill" <Bill@ng3k.com>, <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> > Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 15:44:34 -0600
> > Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] What callsign to use in CQ WW CW 2003?
> >
> > >
> > > Don't the rules require your call to indicate your proper DXCC
> > > country?
> > >
> > > Chuck W5PR
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Bill" <Bill@ng3k.com>
> > > To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 11:48 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] What callsign to use in CQ WW CW 2003?
> > >
> > >
> > > > Jim Reisert AD1C wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > --- "Andy Drofa" <np3d@mail.ru> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >>My call is NP3D and I live in Bayside, NY. I am going to
> > > > >>participate in coming CQ WW CW Contest. Can someone suggest me
> > > > >>what callsign I should
> > > use in
> > > > >>the contest? I do not want to use W2/NP3D or NP3D/W2 - this is
> > > > >>too long
> > > I
> > > > >>hope you understand me. I could use NP3D/2 but this call looks
> > > > >>like from
> > > KP2?
> > > > >>I if use just NP3D this will confuse the people who thinks that
> > > > >>I am
> > > working
> > > > >>from Puerto Rico. I posted a message in several Bullettines tht
> > > > >>NP3D is
> > > in
> > > > >>Zone 5 USA, not in Zone 8, PR.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Please use NP3D by itself. The latest country file will score
> > > > > this as
> > > United
> > > > > States, Zone 5. Don't sign NP3D/2, that will confuse the
> > > > > software and
> > > it will
> > > > > think you are in US Virgin Islands (NP2).
> > > >
> > > > But, what about those who are not using CT? What about all
> > > > the casual participants who are not using any contest logging
> > > > software? If Andy uses simply NP3D, he's going to be called by a
> > > > slew of stateside stations who don't realize he's not in PR,
> > > > especially in light of the fact that he's planning an 80m SB
> > > > operation. This is likely to prove highly frustrating for both
> > > > Andy and the callers.
> > > >
> > > > 73,
> > > >
> > > > Bill/NG3K
> > > >
> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland!
> > > > THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional DVD and VHS!
> > > > http://home1.pacific.net.sg/~jamesb/
> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > CQ-Contest mailing list
> > > > CQ-Contest@contesting.com
> > > > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> > > The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland!
> > > THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional DVD and VHS!
> > > http://home1.pacific.net.sg/~jamesb/
> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > CQ-Contest mailing list
> > > CQ-Contest@contesting.com
> > > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest
> > >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> > The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland!
> > THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional DVD and VHS!
> > http://home1.pacific.net.sg/~jamesb/
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > CQ-Contest mailing list
> > CQ-Contest@contesting.com
> > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest
>
> --
> Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
> Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
>
>
>
>
---------------------------------------------------------------
The world's top contesters battle it out in Finland!
THE OFFICIAL FILM of WRTC 2002 now on professional DVD and VHS!
http://home1.pacific.net.sg/~jamesb/
---------------------------------------------------------------
_______________________________________________
CQ-Contest mailing list
CQ-Contest@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest
|