Hold on just a minute. I am talking about a single QSL or single CFM not a long string of these. I don't need a long string of RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRs. Besides the string or Rs wastes too much time. And also I am talking about marginal copying conditions. If the station is 60 over 9, then nothing needs to be said to confirm.
Doug >-----Original Message----- > >My $0.02 worth: > >A single R is sufficient if signals are strong and QRM is not a >major factor. In weak signal conditions RRR is more efficient than >QSL or CFM. There is a reason a long sequence of RRRRRRRRRR was >chosen for EME many years ago rather than a long string of QSLQSLQSL >or CFMCFMCFM. The less complex the message, the greater the chances >it will be received and understood. If a DX station on topband is >obviously struggling to copy me and asks if he has my call right I >will respond with RRRRRR as it has proven to be more effective than >anything else in conveying that indeed he does have it correct. > >73, >Paul _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK