[CQ-Contest] Single Op Unassisted - Propagation Assistance?

[Tim Duffy K3LR]

Although I haven't operated single op in a long time, several radio friends of
mine still do. I really admire them!
Lots of questions come and go over a good cup of coffee.

I am curious what this group thinks concerning the use of the Internet for
single op unassisted stations? Do you think it is within the spirit of the
rules to obtain real-time propagation data (or any other data) from Internet
sites during the contest period if you are single-op unassisted? Just curious.

73!
Tim K3LR

TOMK5RC at aol.com wrote:

>
>
> In a message dated 11/14/2004 7:48:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> geoiii at kkn.net writes:
>
> -  Making skeds before the contest.
> - Sending emails 'reminding' people to  work me in the contest.
> - Warming up a frequency 30 mins before the  contest.
> (I will get on and tune around a bit and work some guys to  find out
> if my junk works)
> - Using other bands in the 10  meter contest or in a single band effort
> to find stations and move  them to the band I am on for the weekend.
> - Using databases of past  exchanges or callsigns. SCP etc.
> - Using packet to fill up the band maps  before the contest starts
> and then turning it off - when  unassited.
> - Running my amp when I am low power in an effrot to get to
> the 150 or 200 watt limit.
> - Having my friends feed me callsigns  that no one else will work.
>
> Which ones are "cheating" and which are "pushing the envelope?"
> It's pretty clear from this thread that we aren't going to get a consensus
> any time soon.
>
> Tom  Taormina, K5RC
> Virginia City, Nevada
> Contesting from the Comstock
> W7RN  - K7RC
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