Hi Stan,
>>>This self spotting issue on SSB is much ado about nothing, in my
opinion.
I've been thinking the same thing, but since I'm admittedly not
experienced enough in power contesting, I was on the sidelines.
I can see the difference in claiming non-assisted operation when
operating assisted, but what is the problem with spotting, either self
or others? Is this really a big factor in the final results?
All I can think of are spots scrolling faster on the screen, if
everybody starts doing it. The upside is that clusters will become a
nuisance, and maybe we'll go back to good old spinning the dials.
>>>The other thing I think is ridiculous is the notion that cheating is
>>>so rampant. There has only been one time in the last forty years
>>>that it gave me concern that I was affected.
I agree...it may be a factor for the top competitors, but is it really a
concern/show stopper for the vast majority? We have to be careful about
how we keep referring to all this cheating going on. It may reach a
point where the average contestant will feel like he's 'socializing'
with the wrong crowd, and simply give up contesting.
>>>73... Stan, K5GO
73 de Vince, VA3VF
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