[CQ-Contest] Rule Change Debate on Skimmer

[Leigh S. Jones, KR6X]

To the degree that this is true, so might a receiver; it's only necessary
that the receiver output be stored. yet no one is seriously suggesting 
that a receiver should be disallowed.


From: AB7E
> 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. 
>>
>> 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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