[DX] Re: [dx-list] GREAT NEWS

[WYsixK]

The advantage of using just the last two is that you are transmitting
for a shorter time and can hear the DX station more.  Sending just two
doesn't help him hear you as much as it helps you hear him so you can
time your calls properly.

Michael
--- Charles Johnston <chas92@cableone.net> wrote:
> Hello John,
>   I think the apparent so-called advantage to the 'last-two' scheme
> is
> that there is much less chance for duplication amongst calling
> stations
> if the ID with the last two only.  After all there is much
> duplication
> amongst prefixes as one can imagine since they are limited to what
> letters can be used based on ITU designations.  So if you are a
> KC7LDW
> (for example) and use your complete call within a pileup where there
> could well be another 100 KC7's also calling...it might behoove you
> to
> drop the shared-prefix and go with just DW - or - LDW.    That is my
> response..however it is - not - my own DX practice.
> 
>   I never use the last two to call with.  I almost always call DX
> using....
> 
>   "alpha-bravo-number-seven-sierra-lima in Arizona"
> 
>   I outline this strategy and other DX tips on the DX Page of my
> site.
> Many times the DX replies only saying "the station in Arizona go
> ahead'
> obviously the complete word Arizona sticks out in the pileup and odds
> are extremely great that no one else is also transmitting the word
> "Arizona"  Also I purposely use the two words "number seven" instead
> of
> just saying " seven" since it lengthens my transmitting time and
> increases the odds of being heard by the DX.   It has really paid off
> for me....
> 
>    DXCC=305 worked  - all SSB - all on dipoles - some QRO ! (oh
> yeah!)
> 
> Charles Johnston
> AB7SL -  Ham Radio Pages
> www.ab7sl.com
> 
> 
> 
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