Clap, clap, clarp.
It´s time to make our network secure, DXCluster included!
Or more and more abuses will come alive making the DXCluster less and
less useful.
73, Luc
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PW7T Team member
WRTC.2010 Brazilian Team Leader
PY8AZT (also PT7AG, PX8C, ZZ8Z, ZY7C)
LABRE, ARRL, CWJF & Fortaleza DX Group Member
2011/4/24 David Kopacz <david.kopacz@aspwebhosting.com>:
> I have received a number of recent emails regarding comments made via
> the DX Cluster using my call sign KY1V.
>
> I would like to "clear the air" regarding these posts on the cluster.
>
> =================================================
> THESE COMMENTS ARE NOT MINE. I DID NOT MAKE THEM.
> =================================================
>
> I DO NOT post comments on the DX Cluster about people. In fact, I have
> rarely posted to the DX Cluster. I don't even post during contests. I
> almost exclusively use the cluster to receive spots while contesting.
>
> I have been inactive since my last visit to 6Y1V in late 2009 for the
> CQWW CW contest. I have not turned on a radio or connected to a cluster
> since that time. It's a shame too, as I have been in Galapagos, Hong
> Kong, Macau, and a few other sweet spots for radio.
>
> In my opinion, this issue with people posting to the cluster using my
> call sign is a direct result of poor implementation of DX clusters. The
> current implementation and operation of DX Clusters is unsecure and is
> irresponsible to the amateur community.
>
> It is quite evident that an "open" system that does not require
> registration and logins is completely ineffective at preventing abuse.
>
> Until such time as the Amateur Radio community decides that they will no
> longer tolerate such abuse and refuse to participate in using an
> unsecured system that allows such blatant abuses to continue, the
> problem will likely continue endlessly.
>
> It doesn't have to be this way. Isn't it time for a change?
>
> I hope to get back into radio soon, until then, happy DX'ing and
> contesting.
>
> 73,
>
> David ~ KY1V
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