[CQ-Contest] Assisted or Connected

[Stewart G. Hoar]

Paul's "connected" suggestion offers an honest description of contesters who choose to increase their fun by adding internet support to traditional radio communications.  Some of us enjoy old fashioned (pre-internet) contesting, many others enjoy the boost that spotting networks, remote operation, and online scoreboards have added to our hobby.

We don't need another category, but I think replacing "assisted" with "connected" is a fine idea.

73  Stu  N7ZZ

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From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+stuhoar=msn.com at contesting.com> on behalf of Paul O'Kane <pokane at ei5di.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2024 6:59 AM
To: cq-contest at contesting.com <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Assisted or Connected

It seems to me that the term "Assisted" is outdated, as it predates the
internet (remember packet cluster).  In any case, all relevant
technology assists, leading to never-ending debate about what should, or
should not, be regarded as Assisted.

The term "Connnected" describes it better. When you connect to an
external (to your station) network for the purpose of finding,
facilitating, or making QSOs, you are Connected.  When you spot others,
you are Connected - because you are advertising your presence over the
internet.  Self-spotting is Connected.

Remote entrants are Connected because, by definition, they are obliged
to connect to an external network.

If you prefer to enter as Unconnected, then stay away from the internet
while contesting.

73,
Paul EI5DI

ps - for completeness and consistency, the use of multi-channel CW
decoders would continue to be regarded as "Connected".





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