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In Canada we have the challenge of having only letters to work with. I've noticed our registration (VLF) seems to get particularly clearly enunciated by ATC. Our other aircraft (JOY) is another one that controllers seem to spend some time clearly enunciating. I like that as it makes it difficult to miss a radio call.
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Here's one I kinda' like:
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NA1C Guess I don't get what you're doing, other than a simple frequency analysis. If the stated goal is "one that doesn't sound like too many others", then you need to define a distance function (metric) on the space and then find the callsigns that maximize the distance between neighboring "points". While it might be an interesting mathematical problem given the constraints on callsign formation, beyond that, I'm kinda...meh...not sure what the point is. But to each his own. |
Some character combinations just seem to roll off the tongue easily while other seem very "clunky".
-1EM vs -6XQ I'll take -1EM all day. But if you want something unique, pick the one that makes it sound like you just tossed a handful of Scrabble tiles into your mouth! |
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I had not expected to start a long thread. I just wanted to note this for others picking call signs. They can do with it whatever they wish. |
It’s not just letters that can be confusing.
Some number combinations confuse even the controllers. I’d say less than 10% of controllers understand my number on initial contact if I say it like I’m supposed to. “November Seven Niner Fife Niner Niner.” One controller made a suggestion, and even though it’s not by the book, it works most of the time. “November Seven Niner Fife Nine Nine.” I hope I never own another airplane that has a Nine in the N number. :) |
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Sometimes I call unicom and ask if my mike has an echo. Especially if I'm in the Christmas mood. I must be getting there.
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