If a code reader will get more people involved in contesing, I don't see any
way that would be a negative thing. CW comes natural to me, but I know is
doesn't to a lot of others.
What would be the best option--use a code reader and get on the air or don't
use one and stay off the air. 73
Tom W7WHY
>
> We are having a discussion in our club regarding the use of CW decoder
> programs in contests, especially smaller ones like state QSO parties. I'm
> referring to CW copying programs like CWget or DM780, not Skimmer. I'm
> looking for some outside input - here are some specific questions on which
> we have differences of opinion.
>
> - Should the use of CW decoders be disallowed by sponsors, or should
> there
> be a separate entry category for entrants that use them?
>
> - Can CW entries that use a decoder be considered digital entries?
>
> - Have any contests disallowed CW decoders or put them in a separate
> entry
> category?
>
> - If a contest introduced such rules, how might it affect the perception
> of
> that contest in the contest community?
>
> Any comments appreciated!
> - Tom, K9BTQ
> WARAC
>
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