OK, just for the heck of it, I'm going to run this one past all the arm-chair lawyers not busy working SS right now for an opinion. I'd like to know if I'm off track. Recently operated a mid-range do
What contest? You are correct, you should enter as multi-single. He is wrong, not everyone does it. Most people follow the rules of most contests. If this contest really does not talk about packet at
I disagree. If there is no provision in the rules governing the use of the cluster or "assistance" per se, then there would be no expectation that a single operator would enter as a multi-op as a mat
Well Paul, that is the rub, isn't it? First, though, let me thank everyone who's replied to me (direct or via the reflector). So far, only two disagree with my decision, the other 2 dozen have agreed
Please tell me, then, why all those guys were sending a precidence of "U" this past weekend? _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://l
Many contests have Single Op ASSISTED. If they do not have that class then you will fall into the Multi category. _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@co
I personally think that the distinction of Single Operator and Assisted is an anachronism of the 20th century, if not the 19th century. Why don't we have separate categories for folks who operate SO2
According to the rules: 4.2. Precedence; 4.2.1. "Q" for Single Op QRP (5 Watts output or less); 4.2.2. "A" for Single Op Low Power (up to 150 W output); 4.2.3. "B" for Single Op High Power (greater t
Author: "Kenneth E. Harker" <kenharker@kenharker.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 08:17:17 -0800
I completely disagree. They are _very_ different. A spotting network is someone else helping you operate. Yes, the technology of stations and radios is going to change over time, and the operators th
Hank, I mostly agree with you except for all of the different categories where I suspect you are tongue in cheek. Actually the computer logging software could at least be equated with half a person.
Hank, I think (dangerous at my age) that the "assisted" category is for single operator stations which obtain operating "intelligence" (callsigns, QRG's, etc.) >>from the efforts of other operators<
Hi Hank: I disagree. I believe that "Assisted" is about HELP from other operators, not technology. Whether it's the internet, 2-meter voice spotting networks, packet using a TNC, telephones, other op
Many contests have Single Op ASSISTED. If they do not have that class then you will fall into the Multi category. -- And other contests allow spotting use by single operators without placing them int
I think we should have separate categories for manned and unmanned stations. Seems like having a person in front of the rig is a distinct disadvantage ;o) 73, Julius n2wn Technology can be a convenie
Julius: I say that you are entitled to your opinion, I trust you'll grant me mine. Wasn't there an article in QST a few years back (Maybe in an April issue, but I don't remember), where a computer co
Author: "Paul J. Piercey" <p.piercey@nl.rogers.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:32:57 -0000
I have been trying to understand why a group as seemingly competitive as contesters would even think of spotting stuff for their rivals to benefit from. They spend small (or large) fortunes setting
We tossed around the "assisted" definition this summer during an advisory board for the PAQSO party. While in principle it is tempting to simply say that "any outside help" makes you assisted, in rea
Paul, There's more to it than that, and it has to do with participating with others in a social activity. Not everyone is competing to win something in a contest. Many just enjoy participating when n
We are not just competing "mano a mano", but also as part of contest clubs, and spots benefit all the club members. I remember the days when links between certain packet networks (like YCCC and FRC)
Author: "Paul J. Piercey" <p.piercey@nl.rogers.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 23:32:06 -0000
Interesting. So it's almost like they let a superbug (cluster fever???) out of the lab and now everyone got it :) When will they ever learn???? :-) 73 -- Paul VO1HE _________________________________