Hi Dan, didn't know you were an Elecrafter ;-) I think Q signals are OK
on phone. If the uninitiated don't know what they mean, they'll either
learn it or remain in the dark. Let's challenge them to learn the
codes... it won't hurt them, and maybe eventually they will become
curious about cw (or PSK/RTTY for that matter).
I think they all know QST, QTH, etc. anyway, and if they read QST or the
handbook, they are exposed to a lot more of them.
Larry N8LP
Dan Romanchik wrote:
I don't mind awfully much when someone uses QRM or QRN on phone, BUT,
one thing I think you'll have to watch out for in the future is that
there will be many no-code who simply don't know the codes. Since they
never worked CW, they will never have had a chance to learn them. I
run into this often on 2m FM when talking to no-code Techs.
All things considered, it's probably best to avoid the use of
Q-signals on phone.
73!
Dan KB6NU
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Trevor Day wrote:
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Also, I'm still searching for a definitive answer to the question of
whether
it is appropriate to use Q-signals in phone transmissions. For
example, is it
really appropriate to say "QRZ? this is K5XXX". Or would it be
correct to
say "Who is calling me, this is K5XXX"? Of course, using a Q-signal by
reference would be appropriate, such as "The QRN level is very high
today". Or is it?
And it seems silly to me to say "HI, HI" instead of just laughing.
Should
this term be used on phone?
Personally I have no real problems with using some Q codes on phone.
The use of HI (spelt as two letters) adds confirmation that the
foregoing was said in jest. Not all humorous statements come with
'laughter attached' :-) The smiley I have just used conveys a
similar sentiment.
Trev G3ZYY
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