[CQ-Contest] SS Packet DANGER, DANGER, Will Robinson!!!

[K6VVA]

SS Packet DANGER, DANGER, Will Robinson!!!

With the SS Phone weekend rapidly approaching, I sincerely hope this helps 
someone else to NOT make the same mistake (out of ignorance and 
misunderstanding) that I did in the 2006 SS CW event.

Special TNX to wise sage Mr. Wardster, N0AX, for his advice as to a 
solution in this matter vs. simply requesting withdrawal of my humble, 
non-competitive log submission.

73 & Good Luck in the Contest, Om's...

Rick, K6VVA

P.S. I am strongly considering the NON-use of Packet during my limited QRV 
in the SS Phone event, so any pre-fill data with a "U" category *may* be 
incorrect ;-(

RE:
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>Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:10:20 -0800
>To: kc1j at arrl.org
>From: K6VVA <dx35 at hilding.com>
>Subject: RE: K6VVA ARRL 2006 SS CW Log Submission
>
>Hello, Tom:
>
>In an abundance of caution, and due to my ignorance and misinterpretation 
>of packet rules for the "U" category, based upon several Reflector 
>discussions, it appears I need to change my K6VVA 2006 SS CW Log 
>Submission from the category of "U" to "M".
>
>In my operational excitement of only needing the "NL" section for a Clean 
>Sweep before having to QRT Sunday Morning, I recall making a post (like 
>others I'd seen) which I didn't even remotely consider to be 
>"solicitation" at the time.
>
>Will this email suffice, or do I need to totally resubmit a log with the 
>above correction in it?
>
>IMHO, there is a fuzzy thin line between "U" and "M", and from one vantage 
>point, I now believe there is really no difference.  In fact, I think "U" 
>should be changed to "MU" (Multi-Unlimited), because the use of packet is 
>really like having the benefit of thousands and thousands of "Assistant" 
>operators.
>
>In any case, I believe a more detailed "WARNING" and description of what 
>constitutes "Solicitation" needs to be incorporated into a re-write of the 
>SS rule.
>
>Please advise if my requested change can be made at the ARRL, or if I need 
>to resubmit.
>
>Tnx & 73...
>
>Rick, K6VVA