I noticed the same thing yesterday. I had to listen twice or even three times
to a few guys to figure out what they were doing! Trying to copy a 4 digit
serial number right the first time with QRM in a crowded band is hard enough,
but then throw in a A4NT instead of 1490 and it is REALLY confusing. Sounds
more like a callsign!
73;
Mike, W7VO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pete Smith N4ZR" <n4zr@contesting.com>
To: "reflector cq-contest" <CQ-Contest@Contesting.COM>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 6:50:54 AM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] The Insanity of Cut Numbers in Serial Number Contests
Please, please don'tuse cut numbers when transmitting a serial number.
I've even heard some Es and As today - that's just absurd, and
counterproductive..
There is good information science behind this plea. When you really
need to get a number right, particularly with weak signals, even the
most common cut numbers, like N and T, are more trouble than they are
worth in time saving. Why? Because each full number has five elements,
grouped together - that is consecutive dots or dashes. Your brain can
use this fact to copy confidently, even if QRM or QSB causes you not to
hear a dit or dah, because of spacing *between* numbers. If you send a
cut number, you deprive the receiving op of this aid - he asks for a
fill, and you've lost more time than the cut number would save you in 5
QSOs.
--
73, Pete N4ZR
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