[CQ-Contest] ARRL Field Day

[Mike N0HI]

Last year at W1NY I had a second computer connected to my node back at
home.  It was on the second screen, so it didn't interface with the
logging program but was helpful once in a while for a "rare" section
(after all, everyone wants to work all the sections -- even if it isn't a
"real contest").

Yes, there are a good number of spots, including a bunch from DX just
looking to work sections, states, etc.

Not to mention the coolness factor.  Lots of local hams didn't know much
about the cluster, and assumed they needed stacks of old-time packet gear
to use it.  They were fascinated by telnet.

-- 
Mike DeChristopher, N0HI
http://www.n0hi.net



> Why not? It's not like FD is a real contest where you turn in complete
> logs. There's no specific or general prohibition in the rules either. You
> might come up with an educational program on this topic that qualifies for
> a 100-point bonus.
>
> That said, does anyone even post spots during Field Day? There are no
> mults or "rare ones."
>
> 73, Rick / WW3DE
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jun 8, 2010, at 0:06, Joe <nss at mwt.net> wrote:
>
>> Just Curious.
>>
>> Has anyone or does anyone, use a spotting cluster during Field Day?
>>
>> Trying to get some newbie contesters to play with different things.
>>
>> Joe
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