If you had to choose between a sequentially issued A-prefix 2x2 call sign that contains your first and last initials and a non-initials vanity 1x2 call sign that had never been held in the amateur service, which call sign would you choose?
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If you had to choose between a sequentially issued A-prefix 2x2 call sign that contains your first and last initials and a non-initials vanity 1x2 call sign that had never been held in the amateur service, which call sign would you choose?
Hmmm...I'll get back to you on that:Quote:
Originally Posted by AB3MV
Actually, I would have preferred one of those obsolete Chicken Band calls. NOT! ;)
I prefer the call I already have.
You didn't offer the choice of keeping the originally issued. The one I have is the one I started with in 1961. (Actually it was Kn7SGJ for a year back then) I don't contest, I'm not vain, and I don't need a call with my initials so I can remember it. I have plenty of other really important shit that I have trouble remembering, like yesterday.
Heh, that's cool. I kept my second call for over 20 years. My present call isn't my initials, but it's close. It sounds cool in CW. I tossed my second call for a couple of different reasons and my 'KLI call I ditched because I had a bunch of old farts giving me shit about using a call that only, in their opinion, old farts should be able to use.Quote:
Originally Posted by K7SGJ
I kept my original call...
Mainly because the entirety of my vanity is tied up in other hobbies.
In my opinion, it only really matters if you are a contester and/or operate code exclusively. Some letters are just more advantageous than others under those circumstances.
Of course, my own exception will eventually arise and I will assume my dads original issue call. Not in a big hurry for that one.
Piss on em.Quote:
Originally Posted by N2KKM
Yeah well, this was back when I still gave a f*ck what people thought.Quote:
Originally Posted by K7SGJ
Ill keep the call I was first issued, Im attached to it.