It seems to me that the police radar analogy might be useful. You know you're not being radar clocked all the time, but you never know when a cop might be around the next bend. Similarly, if a few ch
Even that isn't enough. When EF8M posted a YouTube of their operation a few years ago, there were several "accidental" shots of their WaveNode wattmeters in action. One shot showed power being split
It looks like we are at point to accept this and move on with our own goals in LP, QRP and god knows what else will come up in future. Or, some of us will keep voicing the opinion of something which
But there is no reason a rule couldn't be drafted to outlaw amps capable of much more than legal power being present during the contest or even at any period of time prior to the contest. Proving tha
Conversely, Folks also know (at least here in the US) that police will OFTEN cut you slack for a certain % over the limit... What is the GOAL? What do you want the outcome to be? 1. Stop HIGH power c
Steve hit this one on the head. What assurances do we have that anything will be done? None at all. What does the reporting party gain? Nothing. What does he have to lose if nothing is done? His repu
I guess the U.S. needs to quit making cars that will go over 55 MPH because we know if they make them go faster, everyone will cheat and drive them at their maximum speed. 73 Tom W7WHY Not true. Each
A technician-class Mom, harried after a busy morning with the kids, decided one afternoon to go into her spouses quiet hamshack and read a book. The kids would never look for her in there. Along came
Author: Marc - ON7SS - OO9O <on7ss.oo9o@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:41:45 +0200
Tom, OK on this, but as always .... how can we check that ???? A webcam pointed at the linear in use ... how can we be sure that it is that linear that is used...? Another question. Does anyone has a
This is a much smaller problem. but always an argument that some QROstations wish to hide behind.... "Yes, I run too much power, but I am smart enough to turn my knobs correctly"... I sound perfect,
The issue is not how to enforce the rules - contest committees can disqualify or ban operators. The issue is that committees do not want to make a mistake and accuse someone of cheating and be wrong.
The other not very little problem is not only power but pushing all the driving knobs to maximum values (proc, drive, mic gaine). At some stations you can hear everything besides the operator voice .
Circular logic...of a sort. The issue (it appears) is how to ENFORCE the rules...not what the rules are. So, whether the rule states no more than the amount of power allowed by LOCAL rules/regulation
There really are only two possible solutions, and one is a terrible solution. 1.) Ban any equipment capable of breaking some parameter or limit. This is a terrible solution, because even very small
"But there is no reason a rule couldn't be drafted to outlaw amps capable of much more than legal power being present during the contest or even at any period of time prior to the contest. Proving th
Nice idea Luc, So, how will you know that I'm not putting the 'sensor' on a 'dummy' amp tuned to output 1450watts into a dummy load vs. the REAL amp which is connected to the antennas. Or...in the ca
So, we cannot be on every top10 shack around the world. But, every top contest station has a computer with at least one free USB ports. I'd like to contribute to development of "Power Log Device proj
The idea is not new, It's around for while, but whatever we gonna use to control who don't want to be controlled will challenge us. Worse situation is just seat back and pretend the problem doesn't e
Gee, Bob, I know the USA is #1 in everything else, but the USA doesn't mandate the ham radio power limit worldwide. In fact, some countries do not even explicitly specify an amateur radio power limit
And after a hard life of contesting, winning everything entered... having conquered all the challanges, beating all the pileups, and papered all the walls available, and filed the leftovers.... acqui