Comment un indicatif d'appel 2x1augmenterait'il votre compétitivité?

• It will definately shorten contact time generating more QSO's per hour. Exotic Prefixes will generate interest and more pile-ups from prefix hunters etc.
• In two years of contesting, I feel 2 or 3 letter suffixes are just not the best to be competitive. Especially low power stations like mine have difficulty struggling with DX QRO stations. So, it would just give a better chance if we got 2x1 calls. Also, how many points did I lose because my call being to long to pronounce V?#??, condx, etc. makes it hard for the DX station to hear.
• I find that in phone contests, by the time I get my call out US stations with less letters have already got their call out and started a qso - very frustrating. Faster rates on CW with less letters to send. Big advantage for WPX contests for obvious reasons.
• Much easier to give your call ( shorter ) on ssb and quicker on CW - RTTY
• A unique call gets spotted more often, with propagation seldom in our favour, any advantage is welcome.
• A 2 x 1 call stands out that many operators tuning the band might call just to have something special in their logs or for qsl card. Operators are much more likely to call a 2 x 1 as they tune than a normal 2 x 3 or even a 2 x 2. I do this if not serious in a contest. I would pass by DJ1XXX but would work DD1D for example. The 2 x 1 is a short call and you can run stations faster.
• Probably 50% search and pounce stations like special callsigns
• Visibility, recognition, improved QSO and CALL times
• Shortens QSOs. Separates from casual contester.
• Unique sign will make it stand out in pileups
• Easier for DX station's to copy your callsign. Being a low power station, one finds high power stations make it harder for the DX station to hear low power stations. If DX stations just here one syllable in a callsign, gives the low power guy a better chance of breaking through a pileup.
• A shorter call that is quicker to say will increase the number of contacts per minute that can be made. If new prefixes are included in the new 2X1 call you will be a "most wanted" station in the WPX contest. A callsign which is somewhat different or unique to your callsign area will draw more interest and therefore more contacts than a callsign that is typical to your callsign area.
• Shorter exchanges.
• Distinct prefixes call the attention of other participants and tend to be picked first in pile-ups. This is particularly important in international contests.
• It will only increase competitiveness in CW by shortening the sending time ... perhaps, as well as making for less to repeat in case of poor conditions. I really don't feel a need for a 2x1 actually.
• Quicker Exchange and probably more sought after.
• I don't see having a 2x1 call as a signifigant advatage in radio contesting.
• Less time to call CQ. Attract more responses from prefix hunters
• Only in CW. A litte faster to send. It might be OK for the WPX contests if you were running ... more S&Ps would contact you.
• Shorter call - easier and faster to send, less opportunity to copy it incorrectly by station being worked. Unusual call will attract attention
• Shorter time needed to identity means easier to break through the pileup.
• I'm not sure how it would actually. I'm quite happy with my own callsign, but you asked me to fill out this survey. I only see it helping for the WPX contests, otherwise it throws non contesting operators for a loop!
• 1. More interest from callers (prefix rarity) 2. Better definition of my callsign from others in same Canadian call area 3. Less time sending callsign (fewer characters = more contacts per hour) 4. Fewer errors (fewer characters = easier copy in rough conditions) 5. Reduced handicap when competing against stations in countries that already have 2x1 callsigns
• Less characters to send on CW, RTTY, and SSB. Stands out in the crowd.
• fresh calls peak interest, like using a new lure when fishing
• A callsign that is either unusual or unique (to Canada) will most certainly attract more attention and interest and so lead one hopes to higher contact rates and in turn higher scores.
• We have just completed our final contest from V?#?? and will not be contesting in the future, much as we have enjoyed it--other life priorities are taking precedence and our main objectives in multi-op contesting have been achieved. Earlier, we would have used this in WW CW and SSB and ARRL DX CW and SSB. Because we would have had QSLs printed, we would have liked to have it indefinitely and would have paid $60/yr for the priv.
• It is important to have a prefix which attracts attention in contests like the WPX where the prefix is the multiplier. This is a definite edge. In other contest, the time factor is important.
• Choosing the right call makes it easy to copy and easy to send in both CW and SSB
• Some increase in rate when having a good run.
• Because most of the contests I prefer are CW, this would certainly speed things up some considering the length of the callsign. I do not use contest programs only paddle with keyer.
• faster qso turnaround
• New callsigns always attract attention These are shorter
• An unusual prefix ALWAYS attracts attention in any contest!
• A 2X1 callsign will not assist me in contests because I will continue to use my own callsign. I prefer that contesters use their own callsigns and I would prefer that short 1x1 and 2x1 callsigns not be issued for contests. By issuing short callsigns, we are all forced to consider requesting one in order to stay competitive. Using our own callsigns and encouraging the contest community to do the same can help to even the playing field without the need for another call.
• Other operators would be familiar with the 2x1 callsign and it would give you a more variety of contacts.
• An asset especially in WPX contests
• New prefix is an attention getter during a contest (I work RTTY) Shorter call sign speeds up the exchange according to high rate contesters but there are a lot of things that can negate the advantage of a short call
• By giving Canadian Hams an hedge in more popular contests and allowing DX stations to contact newer Canadian prefixes, mainly for prefix type awards
• Indicate interest in contests by station using the callsign thus attracting more participation by receiving stations
• 2X1 callsign are shorter and easier to use specially if you can choose one. They are very popular. All contesters will try to contact such a special callsign. It would sure help to win and have Canada on the contest map.
• Shorter CW transmission and or identification. World WPX needed list.
• a 2x1 call is a lot more attractive to a dx station
• Much faster to operate in all king of contest !
• faster to spell
• Speed - pure and simple Demand by others for prefixes
• Choosing an easy to the ear callsign in both CW & SSB will definitly increase the effectiveness
• 1) the attractivity of the callsign provides more calls during run (expecially for WPX) 2) 30 to 50% shorter callsign transmitting time saves time and then permit more qso's. 3) less letters in callsign is less information to pass through noisy bands or pile up to gain new multi faster. 4) "marketing effect" : on long term, an easy to memorize callsign for contest customers accelerates recognition ( in heavy noise or pileup) in multi-hunting and brings more calls in run. Ex : HC8N or KC1XX.
• 20...50% - by short and attractive form
• I am an occasional contester and would not use any call other than my normal call. At 78 years of age a new call sign would be a hinderance after 5o some years of training my mind
• to pull my own call out of the noise/qrm/etc.
• Much easier in a contest or if you are running a special events stations
• Easier to break pileups. Easier to be copied under weak or noisy conditions. Fewer characters means less confusion by those receiving it. Less fatigue on the wrist sending cw.
• Very valuable in microwave communications.
• Unique call signs attract more "casual" contest participants so scores could increase
• 1. Rare mupltiplier (WPX). 2. Shorter call - less characters to send, that would increase speed. 3. Fresh call - more attractive for DXers.
• A special 2 x 1 stands out as a call that casual operators tuning the bands might call just to have something special in their logs. Casual operators are much more likely to call a 2 x 1 as they tune by as opposed to a regular 2 x 3 or even a 2 x 2. I do so my self if not serious in a contest. I would likely tune by DJ1XXX but work DD1D as an example. The 2 x 1 is also shorter and hence faster which will result in an improved rate when running stations.
• With my current call sign many station miss the H (the last of 3 letter suffix) in CW and RTTY contests and I get busted calls. On SSB I often can not get the station to come back to me as fast as the stations with a 2 or 1 letter suffix. I find there is a much greater speed with which you can exchange with 2X2 and even more with a 2x1 call especial in crowded bands or in weak signal. Overall a 2x1 will improve our competitiveness with other operators in other countries.
• I feel that using a special callsign much off the regular path of our VE and VA that it will draw attention in contests.
• I am happy with a 2 letter call
• Would increase recognition on the air as well as speeding up exchanges.
• Depends on the call. It some cases it may cause more confusion.
• I do not agree with 2x1 call signs
• 2X1 callsigns make for a more challenging and fun contest. Helps to distinguish contest stations from the Sunday afternoon gang.
• A 2 x 1 call can be sent and read more quickly. There's also less chance of the receiving station making a mistake with fewer letters to decipher. Unique callsigns are also more desirable in some contests.
• A long callsign is a disadvantage in faster-paced contests, particularly for a smaller mostly search-and-pounce station. Shorter call signs get pulled out of the pileup more quickly. I believe that a shorter callsign would improve my ability to make S&P contacts, and thus increase my competitiveness. Of course, a rarer call sign also attracts more interest while CQing, so that would no doubt help as well, particularly in larger DX contests.
• Quicker to get callsign out during contest rather than using 6 letter callsign
• I am not a competitive contester, I don't care
• 2X1 calls make calling faster and hence quicker responses. More rare call signs attract attention especially for WPX contests.
• Shorten exchange.
• Let's assume that Industry Canada decides to issue 2X4 callsigns only because we dared to ask for 2X1 calls. How in the world would that help increase our competitievness?
• don't know
• can't see how this would increase my competitiveness except in a contest like cq wpx where new prefixes would make me more in demand
• Only in speed (length of call sign) used in cw.
• A shorter call means more contacts. With a variety of prefixes, there is more unique call/owner ID.
• Not at all
• By being on an even par with many other countries
• Shortens time required to send a call
• In pile ups it helps to get through faster. My CQ calling also gets shorter, so I can call CQ and listen more frequently, it helps my rate. When running also helps to keep rate higher. A 2X1 call sign is a lot "cooler", than a standard long callsign, so it attracts more calls from stations who do S&P. Overall it makes me feel a lot better, when I am using a call sign that I like and my performance increases.
• Much faster working a station, especially on CW. You will attract more traffic with a unique callsign. It's also easier to copy fewer characters in a callsign. More valid contacts.
• Faster to send - easily understood by the other end of the QSO.
• Once it was common knowledge that 2x1 calls are issued for Canada less information needs to be transferred, speed should improve.
• Not at all (see below)
• Shorten exchange
• Having to call many, many times CQ, less characters means less time in call, more time to hear answer.
• Quite simply when you are the one "calling" CQ, the shorter your callsign, the quicker you can respond to those calling you. This is particularly true when you have a good "run" of callers. The unique shorter callsigns also attract the interest of "casual" contesters who might not be inclined to call you when using a "regular" Canadian callsign. As well, when you are calling someone else, and you are competing with multiple stations who are calling, shorter callsigns are much easier to hear.
• I doubt that it will. But it does attract attention to Canadian amateur operators in an International contest, which is good for the reputation of the country as we usually come off as good sportsmen.
• Less time is required to send and copy a 2x1 callsign. 2x1 callsigns are more distinctive.
• Being shorter will mean that you respond quicker. Therefore, more potential contacts. A unique call will definitely make you more recognizable. Other contesters will recognize you because of having a special call for contests and will more readily respond to you; therefore, faster response and more contacts.
• It is shorter so it is less time consuming and QSO rate per minute can be increased
• It would help me get faster QSOs
• 1. It attracts more attention of participants 2. Makes it easier to copy and remember 3. Saves time on ID-ing my station - call-sign even on dot shorter repeated just twice a minute over 48 hours of a contest will save 48x60x2=5760 multiply by duration of dot
• Speed up each exchange. Be more attractive to Prefix hunters Attract because of it being more unusual
• It takes less time to say a 2X1 call, thus improving your chances to make more contacts in the available time of the contest. Not-so-common prefixes encourage stations to call for credits towards the WPX of the USA and the Maple Leaf Award of Canada. More contacts, because of unique calls, should increase the score of the participant and help others increase their own score.
• I guess a 2x1 callsign can help me increase my competitiveness in contests
• obvious for WPX receiving station may copy entire call less repeats minor contesters could
• feel more into the fun and challenge unique feeling on my part
• I hate to say this, but I do not believe that it will! I prefer to use my own call which is marginally known to other competitors. My attitude would be quite different if I was forced to use a 3 letter call - if I was still operating from the UK I would certainly go for a single letter call. I nevertheless support single suffix calls for those who want them for contests. I would also favour using a single letter call for any group contesting or DXpedition activity.
• Shorter calls make for a faster turn around in exchanges. As well the different prefix will help attracting more calls from other stations
• FASTER QSO'S.
• I doubt it would make any difference to myself. But it sure would make a BIG difference to the Contesters who are after PREFIXES; this in turn would put myself in a PILEUP and lessen my enjoyment in this part of the HOBBY.
• attracts attention --- > more QSO's
• Shortens the required info exchange especially on CW and attracts attention.
• It would provide a simple and effective contest identification that minimizes exchange duration. As well, activating other prefix blocks for Canada will add a unique element to amateur radio in Canada and make for expanded demand in some contests when prefixes are a unique element of the contest.
• Initially, I'm not sure that it would. Ultimately, a shorter callsign would increase contact speed slightly.
• What is a 2x1 callsign?
• A unique multiplier in some contests. (WPX). A unique call that attracts casual users in other contests.
• Shorter callsigns will allow increased speed in CW contests. Additionally, since 2x1 calls are relatively rare for Canadian stations, these tend to attract additional callers and possibly prefix hunters in all situations, allowing the comptetor to accumulate higher scores.
• I do not support the use of special callsigns for any reason, especially contests. For contests, the holder of a special callsign is hoping to achieve a special advantage over his contesting countrymen. If he wouldn't, he wouldn't be applying for it.
• Rare callsigns attract attention in the "work anyone" contests.
• Attracts attention. Multipliers in WPX. Shorter and faster.
• 1) shorter exchange will speed up QSO rate 2) unusual call will attract attention of callers
• Would increase WPX score by at least 25%.
• better for pile ups
• What is a 2X1 callsign? I don't see anything wrong with the call signs we already have.
• This in the radio contesting world would bring us to the current norm of many who now that it for granted...
• For serious contesters the exchange rate is paramount importance. This is especially important for CW contests. In WPX contests all new prefixes are sought out by everyone participating so a different prefix from VE/VA/VY/VO gives those Canadian stations with special 2X1 prefix a definite advantage.
• It would be a rare call sign and prefix hunters would be active.
• brevity of callsign, more easily recognizable (uniqueness)
• Most of the time spent repeating a suffix will be reduced plus people will like to work a new one as far as a 2x1 from Canada. The prefix will come in as a lure in contests too for people looking for new ones.
• only in contests that prefixes 'count' in the contest scoring all other contests its an 'ego' thing
• Shorter. Differentiates from normal useage
• Special calls bring interest from casual contesters and those simply scanning the band. It also adds a little "spice" to the log of other competitors. I am not sure it saves any time. When I used V?#? I had to explain that there was no missing letter many times
• Less location specific and a more penetrating callsign. The less time it takes to give your call sign, the greater the number of contacts.
• In zone 4 you need as much help as you can get, it is easier to send in code
• It will help level the playing field with other countries that support distinctive call signs for contest events. A contester that enters every major contest year after year with the same call will eventually be ignored by casual operators. A distinctive 2X1 call will attract non-contesters and casual contesters to make a QSO in the contest. This will increase VE scores and our standing in the world contesting community. 2X1 calls will also improve contesting speed and therefore skill.
• A very distinctive contest call would attract attention and raise overall scores.
• Distinctive - less likely to get garbled in transmission.
• A unique callsign always attracts attention. However, based on my experience with a VA callsign, you may find yourself answering questions about your QTH.
• I work only CW so shorter call sign, less mistakes made by receiving stns, shorter time sending call and stands out in the crowd.
• Faster rate as call is shorter to send. More contacts as some only call to get new prefixes. More callers simply because call is different.
• Shortness in cw sending allows more time i.e. more contacts capabilities
• Shorter qso time. Attractive call for dx stns.
• It really grabs the prefix hunters
• Indicate that the Station is a Competetive Station
• We do 4-5 Q's a minute on CW, 8 a minute on SSB - anything that would speed up the process would be better. It's also a rarer callsign and would solicit more interest.
• I believe that 2 x 1 calls are best in the WPX contests, where the value is a multiplier. I know some would like to use it in other contests, their choice.
• With fewer characters to send on each exchange, the possible QSO rate could be higher.
• I doubt that it would increase my competitiveness as I participate in the various contests for my personal enjoyment. However the concept of a 2 X 1 callsign is, in my opinion, contributes to an elitist mentality in the ham fraternity. However if the majority of contesters are in favour of the concept then the rules governing their use should be available with few regulatory conditions, other than that they must be used in designated contests only.
• Rare prefixes attract more answers to my CQs & reduces the time consumed sending my call. A four letter call is also easier to copy & takes less time to copy than my five letter call.
• Minimal digits provide for quick turnaround time in a contest exchange. Using interesting and unique call signs will attract interest from other contesters and thereby increase the number of contacts and the score.
• Being unique will add to the attraction of fellow hams from around the world.
• Try calling Victor Echo # ? ? ? for hours on end. It's not fun.
• Get noticed & shorten the call times somewhat. In the past with special prefixes I noticed my scores went up significantly because people wanted to work the prefix regardless of whether they were in the contest or not.
• I'm not a huge fan of special callsigns, actually, so I'm looking for an opportunity to state that somewhere in this survey. I think they're most sensible for island DX-peditions, prefix-based contests, etc., and not really necessary for other, more ordinary, events that do not include prefixes as multipliers.
• Fast, easy to send and receive
• A 2x1 call is shorter, and therefoe more efficient, allowing me to make more contacts in the contest period. A 2x1 call will sound unusual to more casual operators and to those Amateurs who wish to make contacts with different prefixes for operating awards, therefore increasing the interest by others in making contacts with me in a contest.
• Only a better station will significantly increase my competitiveness but a 2x1 call may be a bit easier for other stations to understand compared to the call I have now. I guess it would decrease the time it takes to ensure they have my call correct.
• Use of a one letter suffix will increase contact speed and allow for more QSO's per hour. Less repeats and confusion during periods of high QRM or noisey conditions especially on 160-80-40M. In my view, for contesting, the shorter the call sign the better. In the UK they are using 1x1 calls which are very fast to send on CW and RTTY. 2x1 callsigns for Canada will demonstrate to the world that our regulators are progressive and interested in fostering growth and development of this aspect ham
• A shorter call sign will provide me with increased operating efficiency, as there will be fewer characters for me to send. Those Amateurs who pursue operating awards for working prefixes will be more interested in contacting me, possibly helping me increase my score.
• It allows for a quicker exchange, especially in CW. With almost all call sign regions out of 2x2 calls, this would allow for Canadian amateurs to receive temporary call signs that will help keep them competitive.
• A shorter call sign will provide me with increased operating efficiency, as there will be fewer characters for me to send. Those Amateurs who pursue operating awards for working prefixes will be more interesting in contacting me, possibly helping me in crease my score.
• The MUF decreases as stations are farther north in latitude. Most of the stations in the US and along the equatorial regions have both the advantage of position and of short callsigns. We, in Canada would not change our location if we had a choice, but we can ask the government of Canada to allow us shorter callsigns to make our contest operations more competetive with our southern neighbours.
• Not sure it would increase competitiveness from VY2-land.It's pretty distinctive as it is.
• The use of such a unique call would decrease the time it takes to send it and attract more attention to it to maximize QSO's.
• Probably lots of callers wouldn't know the location so they would call because of that.