I agree with Dave on this question. I had planned on opening the two
skimmers (one remote) to other users rather than having only a local network
feeder.
There just does not seem to be much difference between the RBN and "open"
skimmers.
Dick - KB1H
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----- Original Message -----
From: "David Robbins" <k1ttt@verizon.net>
To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Cc: <questions@cqww.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 8:20 AM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CQ WW Update
>
> *C. *Remote skimmers (beyond the 500m station circle) are *not permitted
> for
> any category,* except for the *Reverse Beacon Network (RBN).* *Utilization
> of the RBN is permitted for all Multi-Operator classes as well as for the
> Single Operator-Assisted categories ONLY.* If you are a single op entry
> and
> access the Reverse Beacon Network, *you MUST submit your log as
> ASSISTED.***
>
>
> What makes the RBN unique that allows it but not direct access to other
> skimmer servers? Should I block all access to my skimmer server, or
> monitor who is connected to report them to the committee??? I think there
> is at least one other skimmer aggregator at ve7cc, is that one not allowed
> but RBN is?
>
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