[CQ-Contest] Self spotting

[Randy Thompson]

Pandora's box was opened when ARRL made this rule change.  We are just at the beginning of the evolution (devolution?) to come.

They have essentially said that anything goes.  Cluster, social media, you name it.

-----Original Message-----
From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+k5zd=outlook.com at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Chris Tate - N6WM
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2024 3:17 PM
To: cq-contest at contesting.com
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Self spotting

I have thought about the use of call sign prefixes from other countries to defeat others filters while self spotting and feel this is a dishonest loophole that should be closed.  Crafty?  No I don't think so, and opens up an entire Pandora's box of what can be manipulated in the cluster networks.  And it's essentially a false statement and should result in a DQ. This self spotting experiment will get out of hand very quick if this is allowed to continue.  A simple rule addition stating that you must use Your operating call to self spot (without false prefix) will solve this micro issue, but there are other nefarious things possible with this self spotting rule and the existing cluster network.  honestly am a little disappointed with the usually highly respected contesters that chose to exploit this loophole to the detriment of their competitors.

Chris
N6WM
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