[CQ-Contest] When is Skimmer not a Skimmer?

[k8gt at mi.rr.com]

Why so?  There's no decoding going on.  The operator still has to decode it.  Just visually instead of aurally.

No real difference, just using a different sense.  And like using cluster, it's SO "Distracted".  It takes longer to use than straight operating.  Waste of time.  IMHO.

73, Gerry,  K8GT





---- Pete Smith <n4zr at contesting.com> wrote: 

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I think so.  CT1BOH thought it up - called "blind mode", and it was 
announced over a year ago - I haven't heard any objection.  Should it be 
legal?  I have my doubts, unless the waterfall is turned off too, and 
then what's the point?

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 2/21/2010 3:19 PM, Kenneth Silverman wrote:
> N6TR writes on 3830:
>
>    
>> During the second morning, I hooked up my SDR-IQ and CW Skimmer with the
>> decoding off the screen.  This is a very effective way to keep an eye on
>>      
> the
>    
>> rest of the band while CQing.  You can even "read" code of most of the
>>      
> stations
>    
>> by looking at the waterfall display.  This is considered "single-op" as it
>>      
> is
>    
>> basically a panadapter with waterfall display (no CW decoding).  (snip)
>>      
> This sure is a fine line, and to me goes against the spirit of the rules.
> Is this really accepted under the ARRL, CQ etc rules?
>
> Kenny K2KW
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