Use them together, record with time machine and analyze later with skimmer.
Of course with something like the sdr-iq you can record the bands direct to
digital and then analyze later also.
David Robbins K1TTT
e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net
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AR-Cluster node: 145.69MHz or telnet://dxc.k1ttt.net
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:cq-contest-
> bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of kr2q@optimum.net
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 21:31
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] the GENUINE advantage of skimmer (this is not a
> joke)
>
> What nearly everybody has missed (I'll assume some see it, but didn't say
> anything yet)
> is the HUGE benefit that Skimmer will have for use by the contest
> sponsors.
>
> I envision having Skimmers globally positioned and set to "copy
> everything" (not just CQ's, not
> just QRZ's, not just replies, etc)....that's right copy everything it can
> "hear."
>
> This will then create a full "map" of virtually everyone in the
> contest...exactly where (QRG) and
> exactly when. If they were running, S+P, or, ummm, doing both at the same
> time.
>
> Backed up by time machines, this super-enhanced ability for capturing it
> all will lend itself to
> some of the best log checking that has ever been possible.
>
> The problem with a Time Machine by itself is that we still had to "tune
> the band" to "hear" and
> log everybody...just like actual contesting. But not any more!
>
> Do I sound excited? You bet!
>
> As for Skimmer use by entrants, you can read my previous posts for my
> opinion.
>
> I feel so enabled!
>
> de Doug KR2Q
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