[CQ-Contest] Why not turn off the clusters during contests?

[Zack Widup]

Also, the clusters are used for many more things than contests.  What if a 
major DXpedition is in operation during a contest but is working the 
"other mode"? I can just hear the DXers who are not contesters screaming 
about that right now!

73, Zack W9SZ

On Thu, 13 Dec 2007, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:

> Why should the clusters be turned off?  There are legal classes for packet.
> I think packet allows a great number of non serious hams to get in the
> contest and work new countries and make contacts that they might not
> otherwise.
>
> The problem is not with the technology or packet it is with the cheating
> operators.  If we take a more authoritative stance and start outing the
> cheaters and getting them DQed would be a great start.
>
> Prior to packet there were 2m spotting nets.  I am sure everyone turned off
> their 2m rigs during the contest right??!!  The use of spotting nets is even
> more difficult to track than packet.
>