[RTTY] Cheating

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > I think SO2R should be in a class by itself. IN ALL CONTESTES... Or
 > lump it together with some multi class.

No! When used properly SO2R is nothing more than a way to change bands
quickly.  If the operator has the hardware and skill to to that legally
there is nothing wrong with SO2R.  If the operator lacks skill (and
ethical compass) to use the hardware within the rules, report him/her
to the contest sponsors for the necessary action.

There is no justification for treating one set of SINGLE OPERATORS any
differently from any others based only on the hardware located in their
stations.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 6/14/2010 1:36 PM, James Colville wrote:
> Agreed Cheryl!
> I think SO2R should be in a class by itself. IN ALL CONTESTES... Or lump it
> together with some multi class.
>
> 73
> Jim W7RY
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 9:31 AM, Cheryl Whitlock<cherwhit at gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>> Don and all,
>>
>> Cheating is one of the reasons I do not like SO2R. That is bad enough, but
>> it ties up too many frequencies on already crowded bands on contests
>> weekends as well. I don't see things changing until contest sponsors start
>> banning SO2R from the contests, which I would cheer if they did. It really
>> irks me to call CQ and get a message that the frequency is in use, but no
>> immediate contacts are made.
>>
>> As far as cheating in general, I know a ham who has run high power in the
>> contest, but enters under low power. What is the thrill in that?
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Cheryl, AA4YL
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