> If calling CQ to Japan, be sure to tell them what repeater module you
> are on ("This is AE5PL calling from W5NGU B"). Be clear and concise so
> they know what to program into urcall. When answering a CQ from Japan,
> listen very closely for their repeater module callsign. It is more
> important than their station callsign for establishing the contact.
> When you hear their repeater module callsign, program it into urcall to
> respond. It is an area call so you will need to program it with a / in
> the first character position. That would make JP3YHJ A become /JP3YHJA
Considering the language issues, it would also help to program your
transmit message to include your return gateway and band module, e.g.:
PETE AT /K5TIT A -or-
PETE AT /K5TIT-A -or-
SET UR=/K5TIT A -or-
PETE:UR=/K5TIT A -etc-
73 -- John
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