Why should the assistance be left off at the receiving of the QSO. Part of the
success of the QSO is the successful transmission of the requisite information.
So, are we also to limit the unassisted categories to only those that do not
use a programmed keyer memory, a computer CT/NA interface, or a voice keyer?
I concur with the already in-place notion of restricting packet/internet spots,
because another human is interfacing with you to facilitate additional spotting
opportunities.
Personally, I don't have problems with check partial databases. You're
guessing as to whether or not the database is accurate enough to provide you
with the correct match. Its your risk of the points as to whether or not the
call/info is correct.
Rich KI6ZH/4
-----Original Message-----
From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of John W
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 12:33 PM
To: CQ-Contest@contesting.com
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Unassisted vs. Assisted vs. Self-Assisted
a) Ops who use any software or other tool (not including their own brain)
that supplies them with any data that they do not copy off the air shall be
required to enter in an ASSISTED category (since, alas, they are truly being
assisted, right?!)
-or-
b) Create a new "Self-Assisted" category between Unassisted and Assisted,
thus resulting in the following three categories:
Unassisted - meaning all exchanges and callsigns were copied entirely off
the air with no assistance, databases, written lists, etc., and no packet or
internet spotting was used to locate any stations or for any other reason
Self-Assisted - meaning no packet or internet spotting was used to locate
any stations or for any other reason, but software or other aids may be used
to provide a list of valid callsigns (super-check partial, etc.), previously
known exchanges, etc.
Assisted - No limitations on use of spotting, callsign or exchange
databases, etc.
Let the debate begin....
John
WA2GO
Certified old school contester
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