Stan, there's nothing like setting a good example. I was raised to understand that respect for the rules of our land is respect for our country. That is still my guiding principle.
I, too (being old enough to remember laughing about the "Geritol Set" before becoming a member), continue to use prosigns exactly as the operating guides set them forth. I don't use them all, but commonly use SK at the end of my last transmission of an exchange with another station, KN if I don't want other calls breaking in (rarely used, but I do when the other signal is marginal or when we're exchanging important information), of course always DE between calls, and CL if I'm pulling the "big switch" and won't be listening for other calls. After a CQ I also tune up and down at least 1 kHz for calls. Some folks don't zero beat well, and there are still some xtal-controlled rigs out there - often QRP in the hands of a very interesting operator I'll enjoy chewing the rag with. I try hard to be charitable with those who use prosigns incorrectly but, regarding DE or "this is", I will admit to a *very* curmudgeonly gut reaction (close to 'up-chucking') when I hear someone on phone reverse the proper order of call signs and say, "This is K6AAA standing by for W1BBB." In a word, "AAAAAARGH!" 73, Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- So I just keep operating in my old fashioned way, striving for accuracy and try to avoid picking up 'bad habits'. 73, Stan WB2LQF ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
