[CQ-Contest] SS off time calculations

[Jack Brindle]

AHA, so THIS is what Assisted is really all about...

Or is it contesting on the internet without radios.

No thanks, I far prefer using my radio and contesting skills.
(This coming from a contester who sent all 112 SS CW QSOs using a  
hand key!)

On Dec 16, 2006, at 8:37 PM, K6VVA wrote:

> Jack, W6FB (Father of the KRC2 Band Decoder), inquired:
>
> > This is getting to look an awful lot like big brother watching
>
> Yes and No.  Big brother would also be 'controlling' a lot of  
> things from Central HQ.  Yes, everyone would need to be connected.   
> "No Adjustments Necessary" ... big brother connectivity would  
> eliminate the ability to tweak (or pre-populate bandmaps before the  
> contest or during alleged off-air times).  All logging program  
> authors would have to abide by big brother's STRICT, detailed and  
> specific, rules.
>
> Politicians and information "leaks" continue to remind all of us  
> that the "Honor System" has big gaping holes in it.
>
> At least with big brother monitoring & controlling, some un-level  
> playing field issues would be resolved, and operator skill would  
> take on an even greater status.
>
> In the interim, it's "Contesting As Usual" ... just get on and have  
> fun ... lots of fun :-)
>
> 73...
>
> Rick, K6VVA

- Jack Brindle, W6FB
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