[CQ-Contest] Reverse beacon of my own call?

[Hans Brakob]

Morse truly is just another data mode.  It was designed to be copied by machines.


Sunnuvagun!


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de Hans, K0HB

On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 5:19 PM, Paul O'Kane <pokane at ei5di.com> wrote:

> On 24/07/2013 18:16, Radio K0HB wrote:
>> If using a local decoder causes some newcomer to dabble in CW and in 
>> contesting, then I see no reason for a prohibition.  You and I won't 
>> be required to use them, and the dabbler will likely jump in once he 
>> realizes the limitations of machine decoding.
> And if using a third wheel causes a newcomer (who can't
> balance on two) to dabble in cycle races, then I see every
> reason for prohibition - because all they do is get in the
> way of the competitors who are prepared.
> Seems to me that knowing CW is a prerequisite for anyone
> expecting credit for a CW QSO.  Those who consider CW to
> be just another data mode will likely disagree.
> 73,
> Paul EI5DI
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