[CQ-Contest] Self spotting - now ARRL and Remote

[Ron Notarius W3WN]

I prefer “If you don’t like the rules, operate, have fun, and don’t submit a log.  Let operating be it’s own reward”

Not to argue the point, of course.

73, Ron W3WN

> On Mar 18, 2024, at 4:03 PM, "charlie at thegallos.com" <charlie at thegallos.com> wrote:
> 
> All I can say about all the arguments about what is, vs "what should be" is that if you don't like the rules, don't play
> 73 de KG2V
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+charlie=thegallos.com at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Steve Maki
> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 3:36 PM
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Self spotting - now ARRL and Remote
> 
> Is a boat race not a boat race if you overslept and had to drive a car to get to the dock, thereby starting late? What are you, a race car driver?
> 
> -Steve K8LX
> 
>> On 03/18/24 12:23 PM, Paul O'Kane wrote:
>> On 16/03/2024 19:43, Paul Bourque wrote:
>> 
>> <snip>
>>> Remote operation is allowed. What
>>> matters is the contact is made between 2 stations, and all contact 
>>> information is exchanged via  amateur radio between those 2 stations.
>>> The
>>> method of control, whether you’re sitting in front of the radio, or 
>>> controlling it remotely is irrelevant.
>> 
>> This is an good an example of vranyo (look it up) as I've seen. 
>> Ham-radio QSOs take place between people, just as cellphone calls take 
>> place between people and emails are exchanged between people.
>> 
>> N1SFE is describing something other than ham-radio QSOs.
>> 
>> https://ei5di.com/vranyo.html
>> 
>> 73,
>> Paul EI5DI
>> 
>> Q - what's the best way of describing remote operators?
>> A - internet users.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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