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Re: [CQ-Contest] Use of CW decoders in contests

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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Use of CW decoders in contests
From: Barry <w2up@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 06:20:09 -0600
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I see no problem with using a CW decoder, until someone is able to run a 
200 hour using one :.)

I know several guys who used them as a crutch to get them started in CW 
contesting, and now they do well without them.  Think of a CW decoder as 
subtitles...

Barry W2UP



David Thompson wrote:
> I see no reason to ban the use of code readers which usually only code 
> keyboard code correctly.
> The hams that still use bugs will be hard copy.
>
> If this is banned why not ban working packet spots by assisted or multi ops. 
> Most times the PC and radio do the work without intervention from a human.
>
> 73 Dave K4JRB 
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Barry Kutner, W2UP             Lakewood, CO

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