Since Jim has published my private note to him on CQ-Contest, and also
wrote privately to me, I think it appropriate to go public with my reply
to him, sent this morning:
"I think if I were you I would take immense comfort from CQWW's efforts
to enforce the distinction between SO and SOA, which means that people
can choose single-op, if they wish to, with a higher degree of assurance
that they are not facing unfair competition from assisted stations.
Sailboats and powerboats (I'm a sailboat guy) - there is room for both
in our ocean.
As to what I think of you -- I have always admired your operating skills
and on-the-air sportsmanship. I miss hearing you on the air ending
every QSO with "ZD8Z." You've been my model in that respect for many
years. It's just your current rant that I find pathetic, and a little
sad - has it really come to this?
73, Pete N4ZR
The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com
The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at
reversebeacon.blogspot.com,
spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000
On 7/22/2010 12:44 AM, Jim Neiger wrote:
> My final note on any of these things, then back into hibernation. Many
> thanks to all who've written nice personal notes to me; I've tried to answer
> most, but may have missed some.
>
> And I thought I'd share with you all, N4ZR's candid opinion of me, below.
> Guess I won't be getting the usual Christmas Card from you this year, Pete,
> darn it.
>
> Vy 73
>
> Jim Neiger N6TJ
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Pete Smith"<n4zr@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 3:25 AM
> To: "Jim Neiger"<n6tj@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Speed Change Prevents Skimmer Spot
>
>
>> Pathetic. I had hoped for better from you, Jim.
>>
>> 73, Pete N4ZR
>>
>> The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at
>> www.conteststations.com
>> The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at
>> reversebeacon.blogspot.com,
>> spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000
>>
>>
>> On 7/20/2010 10:39 PM, Jim Neiger wrote:
>>
>>> Pete. Thanks for the tip on how to defeat the skimmer. You may rest
>>> assured I'll be changing speeds between test and call this November.
>>> Since
>>> you all are so into 'technology upgrades', any further SDU (Skimmer
>>> Defeat
>>> Upgrades) will be gratefully received by many.
>>>
>>> Vy 73
>>>
>>> Jim Neiger N6TJ
>>>
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> From: "Pete Smith"<n4zr@contesting.com>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2:09 PM
>>> To: "CQ Contest"<cq-contest@contesting.com>
>>> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Speed Change Prevents Skimmer Spot
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> After consultation with VE3NEA, he confirms that any speed change
>>>> between the keyword (CQ, TEST etc.) and the call-sign will stop CW
>>>> Skimmer cold. Also, CQs in the format TEST N4ZR (only one of each) will
>>>> be spotted.
>>>>
>>>> For those who are interested, I will be publishing on
>>>> skimmertalk@contesting.com a full explanation of how Skimmer identifies
>>>> CQers (run stations) and validates callsigns.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> 73, Pete N4ZR
>>>>
>>>> The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at
>>>> www.conteststations.com
>>>> The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at
>>>> reversebeacon.blogspot.com,
>>>> spots at telnet.reversebeacon.net, port 7000
>>>>
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