Why so? There's no decoding going on. The operator still has to decode it.
Just visually instead of aurally.
No real difference, just using a different sense. And like using cluster, it's
SO "Distracted". It takes longer to use than straight operating. Waste of
time. IMHO.
73, Gerry, K8GT
---- Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com> wrote:
=============
I think so. CT1BOH thought it up - called "blind mode", and it was
announced over a year ago - I haven't heard any objection. Should it be
legal? I have my doubts, unless the waterfall is turned off too, and
then what's the point?
73, Pete N4ZR
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On 2/21/2010 3:19 PM, Kenneth Silverman wrote:
> N6TR writes on 3830:
>
>
>> During the second morning, I hooked up my SDR-IQ and CW Skimmer with the
>> decoding off the screen. This is a very effective way to keep an eye on
>>
> the
>
>> rest of the band while CQing. You can even "read" code of most of the
>>
> stations
>
>> by looking at the waterfall display. This is considered "single-op" as it
>>
> is
>
>> basically a panadapter with waterfall display (no CW decoding). (snip)
>>
> This sure is a fine line, and to me goes against the spirit of the rules.
> Is this really accepted under the ARRL, CQ etc rules?
>
> Kenny K2KW
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