[CQ-Contest] CQ WW Update

[KB1H]

I agree with Dave on this question. I had planned on opening the two 
skimmers (one remote) to other users rather than having only a local network 
feeder.

There just does not seem to be much difference between the RBN and "open" 
skimmers.

Dick - KB1H

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Robbins" <k1ttt at verizon.net>
To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Cc: <questions at cqww.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 8:20 AM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] CQ WW Update


>
> *C. *Remote skimmers (beyond the 500m station circle) are *not permitted 
> for
> any category,* except for the *Reverse Beacon Network (RBN).* *Utilization
> of the RBN is permitted for all Multi-Operator classes as well as for the
> Single Operator-Assisted categories ONLY.* If you are a single op entry 
> and
> access the Reverse Beacon Network, *you MUST submit your log as 
> ASSISTED.***
>
>
> What makes the RBN unique that allows it but not direct access to other 
> skimmer servers?  Should I block all access to my skimmer server, or 
> monitor who is connected to report them to the committee???  I think there 
> is at least one other skimmer aggregator at ve7cc, is that one not allowed 
> but RBN is?
>
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