[CQ-Contest] Skimmer musing

[k3bu at optimum.net]

> The rule clearly defines which functions are expected to be
> done by the operator. Spotting is one of them. If I may, nowhere
> does it say that the DX alerting assistance that makes SO into
> SOA must come from _another_ operator, so how can DX alerting
> assistance to an operator (regardless of where it comes from) not
> be considered a form of DX alerting assistance?

 
For Assisted category CQ WW rules:

>>B. Single Operator with DX Spotting Net: 
Same as III A 1 except the passive
(self- spotting not allowed) use of 
DX spotting nets is allowed.<<

If we read further in the rules and see the the definition of ASSISTED B. category, it clarifies that use of DX spotting nets is allowed. Not relegating your own skimmer to be classified as DX SPOTTING NET!!!

So all those trying to make any "spotting" clasified as a second operator (person, whetever) are off the intent and ruling as it was done way before skimmers.
 
So hard to understand???  The difference is ANOTHER OP feeding the info via whatever, or BOY and his TOYS.

73  Yuri, K3BU.us