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Re: [CQ-Contest] Skimmer for S/O in IARU

To: "Jim George" <n3bb@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Skimmer for S/O in IARU
From: "hank k8dd" <k8dd@arrl.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 11:38:55 -0400
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On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 9:24 AM, Jim George <n3bb@mindspring.com> wrote:

> The current headline from Radio-Sport.net indicated the Skimmer will be
> allowed in the IARU by S/O competitors. Assuming that is correct, that is a
> total game-changer. The WPX was not a contest where packet was going to
> make a huge difference over a good SO2R station and operator. But the IARU
> is different, with access to more multipliers and even simple QSOs making a
> significant difference compared with "normal" SO2R. Personally, I am very
> disappointed in the ARRL for allowing this.
>


Jim ....

The IARU allows skimmer, not the ARRL.  They say they are NOT one in the
same.

Well ..... that's what they say.

In any event, I agree with you.

73    Hank    K8DD

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