Bill,
I think this is a measurable, consistent way of comparing the operators
pileup copying capability.
Since it is recorded, the comparison of one operator to another is real. In
other words, this is really leveling the playing field by having everyone
copy the same calls from the very same pre-recorded pileup.
I do not, however, think that one can conclude anything about one's
on-the-air ability based on these types of tests. This sort of situation is
more stressful than on the air since you can't ask for fills or get the
pileup to pause while you work someone. This pileup does not emulate the
way any of us operates - unless we SWL someone else's pileup.
73,
N5NJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Fisher W4AN" <w4an@contesting.com>
To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 11:28 PM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] WRTC & PED
>
>
> Attention contesting court of popular opinion!
>
> If you were rating a contester (like we are doing for the WRTC selection
> process), would the dayton pile up competition or results from a PED-type
> competition figure in your opinion?
>
> It was part of WRTC-2000 afterall.
>
> Interestingly, I don't recall seeing one application (resume) that
> mentioned the Dayton Pileup tape competition or PED results.
>
> My personal opinion is that a computer generated pileup or equiv
> competition is not even remotely part of this hobby (radio contesting).
> If the competition doesn't involve a radio hooked up to an antenna, then
> it isn't radio contesting. Based on the resumes submitted, it would seem
> the competitors (at least the USA guys) don't consider it either.
>
> Is it different in Europe? What am I missing?
>
> Why was it part of the 2000 event? Why would it be considered for future
> events?
>
> Just curious.
>
> 73
>
> Bill Fisher, W4AN
>
>
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