[CQ-Contest] Rule Change Debate on Skimmer

[David Robbins K1TTT]

> 
> I don't think it matters if the skimmer is 2 feet or 2 miles away.  Or if
> you own it or someone else does.
> 
> My simple test.  If you get CALLS and FREQUENCIES from something other
> than
> your own ears and your own turning of the knob on the radio, then it is
> assisted.

What about if you are deaf in one ear and can't use a real so2r setup
effectively??? Is using the skimmer on the 2nd radio assisted??  Or a
prosthetic device to let you compete near the level of a real so2r
operator??

Does it help or hurt contesting if I can go s/o unassisted by making use of
the skimmer to help my phone brain copy more cw for longer in a contest?


David Robbins K1TTT
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