Now we are getting to my bands of operating. Instead of the RS(T) type of
reports grid squares are usually used on VHF. That eliminates the bogus
599
type of reports and while probably never used it will give a rough check
to
see if you actually copied the call correct as the grids can be compaired
to
the other stations that worked the same call
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You are riding my hobby horse.
I find the obligatory 599 or 59 report absolute nonsense , if not stupid ,
especially in connection with contests ,because it does not provide 'any
information' . Instead one could be required (also on HF) to report the
IARU locator like for example IO87AT followed by a serial number.
However this would no doubt cause havoc among the 'mega-scorers' since it
would be much harder to copy instead of the fixed 599 or 59 , resulting
in a lower score. Although a computer database could link a callsign to
the IARU locator ,this would be more difficult, if not impossible,during a
field day or similar event.

Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH