[Elecraft] KN, BK, etc.

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Stan, there's nothing like setting a good example. I was raised to
understand that respect for the rules of our land is respect for our
country. That is still my guiding principle. 

I, too (being old enough to remember laughing about the "Geritol Set" before
becoming a member), continue to use prosigns exactly as the operating guides
set them forth. I don't use them all, but commonly use SK at the end of my
last transmission of an exchange with another station, KN if I don't want
other calls breaking in (rarely used, but I do when the other signal is
marginal or when we're exchanging important information), of course always
DE between calls, and CL if I'm pulling the "big switch" and won't be
listening for other calls. 

After a CQ I also tune up and down at least 1 kHz for calls. Some folks
don't zero beat well, and there are still some xtal-controlled rigs out
there - often QRP in the hands of a very interesting operator I'll enjoy
chewing the rag with. 

I try hard to be charitable with those who use prosigns incorrectly but,
regarding DE or "this is", I will admit to a *very* curmudgeonly gut
reaction (close to 'up-chucking') when I hear someone on phone reverse the
proper order of call signs and say, "This is K6AAA standing by for W1BBB." 

In a word, "AAAAAARGH!" 

73,

Ron AC7AC 

-----Original Message-----

So I just keep operating in my old fashioned way, striving for accuracy 
and try to avoid picking up 'bad habits'.


73, Stan WB2LQF