Hey, I don't connect to them. What I hate is the hundreds of people who couldn't find a multiplier in a barrel who all jump on my frequency when I'm trying to work some one I found the good old way-
Hi. folks, I agree with David K1TTT that there is NO way to pllice spotting and we do not need assisted category.But there is no problem with self spotting.The most spotted are DX stations or expedit
I have to strongly disagree with this statement Paul. A packet spot generates the occassional pileup for non-DX or low power station who normally don't have these. That's exactly why people keep on
same. You misunderstand my statement. I would not shut it down to enforce the rules, I would shut it down because the rules would prohibit my use of it. I spend considerable time and money running m
And I don't like the superstation M/M's hogging the band edges on every band. I want the band edge, but we can't always get what we want... 73, Barry-- Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.co
I disagree. I think it should be made totally anonymous. We don't need a license to use Telnet... why the need to log in with a call sign? At least then there would be no data to crunch and no method
I agree with Dave. I have been running a node since 1987 and if I had to shut it down for contests I would not run the thing. Dick - KB1H -- -- Visit "The Barnstormers Contest Group - NZ1U" website h
we will there band.It There are other things that will help prevent overload if self spotting is allowed. One big thing is the configurability of node filters. In ar-cluster the sysop can set the fi
...it is not the 'assisted' category that is the problem. The problem are abusers who enter in any category where the contest sponsors have forbidden self spotting, or any use of packet at all, and w
Points well taken Bill, but eliminating packet from contests by rule does not prevent cheating any more than putting up a speed limit sign. I also don't think we need policemen to control contests.
Very nicely put Hans. I don't know that I can rally around your hunting example, after all, it's in French! I agree that packet represents outside assistance. I just think that there is a place for