[Elecraft] 20 meter CW (Actually OT "/#" Use)

[Mike Morrow]

Ron wrote:

> 73, Ron AC7AC (ex, W6QAS, ex AC6Y, both random call assignments by the FCC...

But...those were not *random* call assignments in any sense of the word.  They
were *systematic* sequential call assignments.  I think what you mean is that
those were not licensee-chosen "designer" vanity calls.

> ...I put my call where my mouth was when I moved to Oregon and let the FCC
> computer assign me a random 7 area call and got AC7AC.  It's longer but it's
> a neat call.) 

I got my current call through the systematic sequential assignment process 
33 years ago, after suffering 13 years with my original sequentially-assigned
call of WA5WGJ.  I do not propose to ever change my current call, regardless
of my permanent location.

However, I believe there remains a very valid and useful application of the
traditional "/#" for any operation that is away from one's licensed location.

73,
Mike / KK5F