[CQ-Contest] Unassisted vs. Assisted vs. Self-Assisted

[Didonna, Richard]

Why should the assistance be left off at the receiving of the QSO.  Part of the success of the QSO is the successful transmission of the requisite information.  So, are we also to limit the unassisted categories to only those that do not use a programmed keyer memory, a computer CT/NA interface, or a voice keyer?  

I concur with the already in-place notion of restricting packet/internet spots, because another human is interfacing with you to facilitate additional spotting opportunities.

Personally, I don't have problems with check partial databases.  You're guessing as to whether or not the database is accurate enough to provide you with the correct match.  Its your risk of the points as to whether or not the call/info is correct.

Rich KI6ZH/4

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Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 12:33 PM
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Subject: [CQ-Contest] Unassisted vs. Assisted vs. Self-Assisted


a) Ops who use any software or other tool (not including their own brain) 
that supplies them with any data that they do not copy off the air shall be 
required to enter in an ASSISTED category (since, alas, they are truly being 
assisted, right?!)

-or-

b) Create a new "Self-Assisted" category between Unassisted and Assisted, 
thus resulting in the following three categories:

   Unassisted - meaning all exchanges and callsigns were copied entirely off 
the air with no assistance, databases, written lists, etc., and no packet or 
internet spotting was used to locate any stations or for any other reason

   Self-Assisted - meaning no packet or internet spotting was used to locate 
any stations or for any other reason, but software or other aids may be used 
to provide a list of valid callsigns (super-check partial, etc.), previously 
known exchanges, etc.

   Assisted - No limitations on use of spotting, callsign or exchange 
databases, etc.

Let the debate begin....



John
WA2GO
Certified old school contester


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