[CQ-Contest] Use of CW decoders in contests - a contrarianopinion

[Radio K0HB]

Yes, Paul, I consider Morse code to be one of several "non-voice" methods of 
exchanging information over radio circuits. The term "data mode" is somewhat 
ambiguous, so I wouldn't call it that.  It could (IN MY OPINION) be 
described as a coding scheme used to convert alphanumeric information into a 
digital representation which can be decoded at the distant end of the 
circuit by manual or automated means.

But I wouldn't trivialize it with your loaded phrase "just another".   It's 
far too much fun for that.

In my opinion.

73, de Hans, K0HB
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>
> Let's be specific, and see if a direct question will get a
> direct answer.  Do you consider CW to be just another data
> mode?  If not, what is it?
>