[CQ-Contest] Rule Change Debate on Skimmer

[David Gilbert]

With all due respect, I don't believe that is true.  Skimmer 
time-shifts.  All of the other things you mention require that the 
operator actually be in the chair to take advantage of them.  Skimmer, 
even a local-only one, does not.  It very effectively performs its 
intended function even if the operator is taking a nap.

Dave   AB7E


Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> CW Skimmer is a new application of existing technology (CW decoders, 
> broadband receivers, panadapters, additional receiver, etc.) that 
> allows an operator to be more productive IN ANOTHER AREA of the 
> contest art.  Other than the manner of presentation it breaks no 
> new ground. 
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> A local Skimmer is to CW Decoders and SOnR as computer logging 
> is to the paper logs and dupe sheet.  It breaks no new ground 
> in function ... only in form.  
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