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Old January 27th 07, 09:56 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.dx
Ian Jackson Ian Jackson is offline
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Default Ø How to make them for call signs

In message , Caveat Lector
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Google to the rescue for Ø

Also Ñ ± ¶ and lots more

See URL:
http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/i...s/codealt.html

Ø is really a Nordic O slash. For a true slashed zero -- see URL:
http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Slashed_zero

The slashed zero looks just like a regular letter 'O' or number '0' (zero),
but it has a slash through it. Unlike the Scandinavian vowel 'Ø' and the
"empty set" symbol '?', the slash touches the walls of the surrounding O
shape but does not extend past them on the outside.

More on slashed zeros at URL:
http://www.eham.net/forums/ComputersAndSoftware/1


In Ham work I use the Nordic O Ø for call signs, but be aware this can
goof up some logging programs

CL




Thanks, All useful info.
However, what I really need is a symbol for the letter 'O'. I have
problems with my callsign, and, as I use my callsign in my e-mail
address, I suspect that a lot of the time I fail to receive mails
intended for me. At least one professional organisation has it as
'g30ohx'. Despite occasional repeated requests to correct it, it remains
the same.
Ian.
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