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[Jukka Klemola]

Using any CW reader/decoder places entrant in assisted category.

>From CQ WW Rules FAQ
http://cqww.com/rules_faq.htm

"Q: Can I use a code reader to help me work stations on CW and be in the
single operator category?

No. Any single operator that uses a code reader must enter the Assisted
category. This was part of the rule changes for 2015."



It used to be multi channel readers. The rule was changed.


73,
Jukka OH6LI


2016-04-03 22:00 GMT+03:00 Paul O'Kane <pokane at ei5di.com>:
>
> On 03/04/2016 17:16, Chris Hurlbut wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
>> Single line score probably doesn't do much, and isn't much assistance.
>>   (Total Q's, total mults, and total score.)
>> Full band break down seems like assistance to me.
>
>
> "Assisted" is a meaningless and inherently ambiguous term
> because all relevant technology assists one way or another.
>
> The term may have had some relevance twenty or more years
> ago, before internet use became widespread.
>
> These days, the term "Connected" is a better alternative
> because it accurately describes the nature of an operation.
>
> When you connect to an external network for the purpose
> of improving your score, you are "Connected".  This would
> include cqcontest.net and other real-time scoreboard sites,
> the usual cluster and RBN sites, and any other yet-to-be-
> introduced networked technology.  Not much wriggle room
> there?
>
> To individuals or sponsors who claim that's not what the
> rules say, I respectfully suggest it's what the rules
> should say.
>
> Note that local multi-channel CW/RTTY, and soon-to-be SSB,
> decoders are included in the "Assisted" category. I expect
> this will continue regardless of any replacement name for
> the category.
>
> 73,
> Paul EI5DI
>
>
>
>
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