I have already suggested an answer to this question, although I've used the word "inappropriate" rather than "unsuitable". It is when the effect of the technology would be disproportionate or when it
Well... roaming the bands "manually" to look for stations/multipliers sure makes you a better operator than when you just click the mouse on spots that computers have found and presented to you.. In
I think Randy hit the nail on the head. We just want to know who is running the motors and who isn't. We have races on foot, on Skis on motorcycles, boats, cars, trucks and even airplanes. They usual
I tend to agree with most of that. I have no problem with new and advanced operating aids within one's station. Computer logging, CW keyboards, digital voice keyers, etc. are all great. Even a band s
W9SZ opined: Fun should be the ONLY reason for contesting. 73, kelly ve4xt _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.co
I 100% Agree! How about this another analogy: To a Pure contester where no clusters, or skimmers, or spotting networks, tune the big knob to find stations = body builder A contester that uses all thi
knowing when and how to use current technology always makes you a BETTER operator in my eyes! Believe me, properly using dx spots from any source in a contest is a lot harder than clicking away with
I see it as an intellectual challenge and may play with working toward that when I retire and have time for such things. David Robbins K1TTT e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net web: http://www.k1ttt.net A
Author: "WT2P - C. Fred Johnson" <fredwt2p@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:29:10 -0400
What if I combine my skills of combing the bands in addition to using the new technology? You mean to tell me that being licensed since 1994 was just a total waste of time, I am considered a "lesser"
Paul, Obviously there is no way to stop technology from advancing or to keep people from writing software and developing systems that will eventually automate the contest experience. Within a few yea
Hehehehehe! I got my license back in 1951 or 52. I was too late to remember any flap about using bugs. But I do remember all the letters/articles in the magazines about how electronic keyers were goi
OK, so, I get it this way, Technology will always win... ultimately, and/or eventually. However.. that is what amateur radio is all about. Ok.. I get that. Shoot... where have a whole bunch of advanc
W9SZ hit the nail on the head. What I have a problem with is a person saying "using the internet is not ham radio" when in actuality I'm using rf to make the contact with other stations. I've simply
"Where does that line get crossed?" asks Kelly Taylor. The song from the sixties, In the Year 2525, opens with the words "In the year 2525, If man is still alive, If woman can survive, They may find.
There is a big difference in using technology or using technology wisely. Asking "why" we need something like this "new cluster" via the RBN, and being told "because it is there" or "it's new so shut
Nicely written, Kelly. I think the "contest" in radiosport has always been a combination of trying to see who has the best operating skills and who has the best technology. Operating skills include t
How would you even know whether you were working a robot or not (assuming it was properly implemented)? And if you can't tell the difference, why would you care (assuming you were in a separate entry
So ... when will you be taking down your yagis and putting up a ground-mounted multi-band vertical? Or trading in your current rig for a TS-520? Or going back to paper logging? Or going back to a str
Because its there! What other reason does there need to be? We are using it in accordance with existing rules of contests. Weather that is 'wise' or not only time will tell. Of course. There are alw
Telephone scheduling used to be a big problem too. I never head anyone trying to ban or remove telephones. Then we had 2m spotting nets. If the advances were not beneficial then nobody would use them