[Elecraft] Use of Abbreviations (OT?)

[Dan Romanchik]

I don't mind awfully much when someone uses QRM or QRN on 
phone, BUT, one thing I think you'll have to watch out for 
in the future is that there will be many no-code who simply 
don't know the codes. Since they never worked CW, they will 
never have had a chance to learn them. I run into this often 
on 2m FM when talking to no-code Techs.

All things considered, it's probably best to avoid the use 
of Q-signals on phone.

73!

Dan KB6NU
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Trevor Day wrote:
> 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