Jim, KM5M, wrote on June 13, 2005, at 1:42 PM > 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? > > Everyone seems to have an opinion on these questions, but are there > definitive answers?
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- Methinks it is appropriate to use Q-signals in phone transmissions when circumstances so dictate. Unless you are certain that the other operator is fluent in English, of whatever form, and is copying you well, then use Q-signals. QRZ or "again please" is well understood by most, as is "QRN S6". Both have a much better chance of "getting through" and understood over difficult paths, especially with rapid QSB in play, or through QRM I believe. I agree with you about "HI" in principle, although it is useful when signals are difficult to copy. My $.02 worth. 73, Geoff GM4ESD _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
