[CQ-Contest] Real Time Scoreboards

[Steve London]

James Cain wrote:
> I don't see why this (Single Operator using a real-time scoreboard)
> even merits "discussion."
> 
> How could anyone assert that a "single operator" entrant who looks at
> a real-time contest scoreboard via the internet, packet, etc. is NOT
> "assisted?"
> 
> In my opinion, the only contest categories with any legitimacy are
> Single Operator (strictly defined and enforced) and Unlimited. All
> the other categories are mere constructs.
> 
> Time to read "Alice in Wonderland" again.
> 
> Jim Cain, K1TN/9
> 

The problem is the "strictly defined and enforced" clause. There is no 
such clause. Consider the following behavior, which is not uncommon for 
some high-scoring single-op (unassisted) operators:

- Loading up the bandmap just before the contest begins using 
packet/internet spots, and picking off those spots during the first hour 
of the contest.

- Using the internet to obtain real-time ionospheric and solar 
information during the contest.

- Having someone else perform station and antenna maintenance during the 
contest, while the single-op continues to operate.

73,
Steve, N2IC