[Elecraft] Use of Abbreviations (OT?)

[Trevor Day]

In message <14.47320c86.2fded94d at aol.com>, We5f at aol.com writes
>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?

Personally I have no real problems with using some Q codes on phone.

The use of HI (spelt as two letters) adds confirmation that the 
foregoing was said in jest.  Not all humorous statements come with 
'laughter attached' :-)   The smiley I have just used conveys a similar 
sentiment.

Trev G3ZYY
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Trevor Day
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