It's sad that UT5UGR went to the lengths he did to try to win a contest. He is
a excellent world class operator and didn't need to do what he did. We are now
finding out due to some excellent log analysis, that in addition to using
spotting assistance, that he might of padded his log with bogus QSO's. Also,
his past results, which include a North American record, are now being
scrutinized.
I'm pretty sure in the future all his competitive contest logs will be
scrutinized. The most important thing is he has damaged his reputation among
his contesting peers. I think it's safe to say that many of us contest because
of the enjoyment it brings us, whether we are single-op or on a team. In
addition it's important to most of us how we want our peers to perceive us.
Winning a plaque or certificate is secondary. I would be lying if I didn't
admit my ego gets boosted a bit when I win a contest. I bet you all feel this
too when this happens to you?
I can't remember a disqualification ever being discussed like this one in the
history of the cq-contest reflector. In the past DQ's were buried at the end of
the results. This incident shows how far log checking technology has advanced
from the past. We have the results 4-5 months after the contest. Logs are made
public by CQ for all to see. The committee has SDR, RBN and a database of the
majority of the QSO's made in the contest. With all this technology, if you
cheat you will be caught and forced to deal with the social media reaction.
My advice to Dimitry is to admit that you cheated on a public forum such as the
contest reflector. We all make mistakes and admitting that you did will help in
repairing the perception that your peers have of you. To sit on the sideline
and do nothing is the worse thing you can do.
Look forward to seeing everyone in Dayton this weekend.
Jeff KU8E
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