Re: 20 meter CW (Actually OT "/#" Use)

[Mike Morrow-3]

Ron wrote:

> 73, Ron AC7AC (ex, W6QAS, ex AC6Y, both random call assignments by the FCC...

But...those were not *random* call assignments in any sense of the word.  They
were *systematic* sequential call assignments.  I think what you mean is that
those were not licensee-chosen "designer" vanity calls.

> ...I put my call where my mouth was when I moved to Oregon and let the FCC
> computer assign me a random 7 area call and got AC7AC.  It's longer but it's
> a neat call.)

I got my current call through the systematic sequential assignment process
33 years ago, after suffering 13 years with my original sequentially-assigned
call of WA5WGJ.  I do not propose to ever change my current call, regardless
of my permanent location.

However, I believe there remains a very valid and useful application of the
traditional "/#" for any operation that is away from one's licensed location.

73,
Mike / KK5F
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[EricJ-2]

I was a victim of the early regs as I moved a lot (K1DCK, WA6YCF,
WB2PVW). My present call, KE6US, was a routine sequential assignment
when I got the Advanced. I was thrilled with it, then a week later I got
another call assignment by mistake, KE6VD. I was less than thrilled. I
called the FCC district office, and they straightened it out, but I was
afraid they would make me keep VD.

When I made Extra, I kept the "Advanced" call. I STILL can't get used to
2x1 calls. I have finally gotten used to A calls and N calls.

Eric



On 7/3/2013 9:50 AM, Mike Morrow wrote:

> Ron wrote:
>
>> 73, Ron AC7AC (ex, W6QAS, ex AC6Y, both random call assignments by the FCC...
> But...those were not *random* call assignments in any sense of the word.  They
> were *systematic* sequential call assignments.  I think what you mean is that
> those were not licensee-chosen "designer" vanity calls.
>
>> ...I put my call where my mouth was when I moved to Oregon and let the FCC
>> computer assign me a random 7 area call and got AC7AC.  It's longer but it's
>> a neat call.)
> I got my current call through the systematic sequential assignment process
> 33 years ago, after suffering 13 years with my original sequentially-assigned
> call of WA5WGJ.  I do not propose to ever change my current call, regardless
> of my permanent location.
>
> However, I believe there remains a very valid and useful application of the
> traditional "/#" for any operation that is away from one's licensed location.
>
> 73,
> Mike / KK5F
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