[CQ-Contest] Self spotting

[Stan Stockton]

Randy,

What problems do you anticipate?  Haven’t seen any signs of problems yet.  Did see several interviews (N6MJ and W9KKN) that were positive regarding ability to not have to stay on 160 for an inordinate amount of time as a result and in general be able to create an instant pileup.

No problems when fellow club members would spot each other every time they heard another but a problem with self spot?  

Social Media is another thing.  Not sure what to think of that.  At this time it’s probably a non-issue.

Stan, K5GO


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> On Mar 10, 2024, at 4:05 PM, Randy Thompson <k5zd at outlook.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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