[CQ-Contest] Ham Radio in the Future

[Ed Kerns]

If there is a critical mass of hams that want to do “game-like” contesting, they are free to do the work, set up one such contest, and evaluate the results, but not require current contests to comply without considerable discussion.  Innovation thrives on freedom, but most attempts at innovation will fail.  This is the vast experience with research and startups.  Even failed innovation can enhance current practice.  Real time universal online scoreboards and real time log checking may be advancements to consider that a “game-like” contest would need to develop.
73,
Ed, N1EK

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> On Aug 15, 2025, at 8:26 AM, Steve IK4WMH via CQ-Contest <cq-contest at contesting.com> wrote:
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> I've read about gaming, computer graphics, dashboards, immersive
> worlds, real time contests and other fancy things.
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> They appear to me far too FT8ish.
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> I hope no contest committee will make them compulsory.
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> Just my 3 cents (used to be 2 cents, blame the tariffs).
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> 73 es gl
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> Steve IK4WMH
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