[CQ-Contest] Tracing the Evolution of the Single Op and reading the tea leaves.

[K6VVA]

Paul, EI5DI, wrote:

 > > ASSISTANCE VIA PACKET/INTERNET/SPOTTING NETS/ETC: WHAT IT CHANGES
 >
 > There is only one change.  As G4BUO says, and how
 > often must it be repeated? - "the critical point that
 > separates it (spotting assistance) from all the other
 > 'technology' is that the help is coming from other
 > individuals in real time, during the contest."
 >
 > That's why SO and SO-Assisted should remain, or become,
 > separate categories.

Hmmm..."the critical point that separates it (spotting assistance) from 
all  the other technology is that the help is coming from other individuals 
in real time, during the contest."

OK.  Once again, EVERY "Spot-EE" is really receiving "Assistance" from all 
the "Spot-ORs" posting "real time" directions on where to find the 
"Spot-EE".  This is a bona fide valuable "Assistance" that can increase QSO 
and Multiplier rates of the "Spot-EE".   By definition, that places the 
"Spot-EEs" by proxy into an "Assisted" category any way you cut the mustard.

So, what are the Contest Sponsors going to do about this "Reality" now that 
the cat is finally out of the bag???????

Inquiring minds would like to know. Preferably, *before* the next contest.

Tnx & 73...

Rick, K6VVA