[Elecraft] Use of Abbreviations (OT?)

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

Jim, KM5M, wrote on June 13, 2005, at 1:42 PM

> 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?
>
> Everyone seems to have an opinion on these questions, but are there
> definitive answers?

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Methinks it is appropriate to use Q-signals in phone transmissions when
circumstances so dictate. Unless you are certain that the other operator is
fluent in English, of whatever form, and is copying you well, then use
Q-signals. QRZ or "again please" is well understood by most, as is "QRN S6".
Both have a much better chance of "getting through" and understood over
difficult paths, especially with rapid QSB in play, or through QRM I
believe.
I agree with you about "HI" in principle, although it is useful when signals
are difficult to copy.

My $.02 worth.

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD