[RTTY] Self spotting question

[Ed Muns]

While technically one might argue this situation is not "primary"
self-spotting, I personally would not do it.  I think it is better to take
the high road and stay away from any form of self-spotting.  Secondly,
starting this practice opens the door to all manner of other rationale for
"secondary" self-spotting and it all deteriorates very fast.

I'd rather be having fun contesting than spending time defending some corner
case interpretation of the rules.

Yes, RTTY frequency spotting is still a problem, but a far better solution
is for us all to continue encouraging spotters to spot the Mark frequency,
regardless of their specific station configuration.

Ed - W0YK


 

Gary AL9A posed:

> I always run FSK so when I generate a spot for someone I'm 
> sure the frequency I'm putting out is correct.  Unfortunately 
> there are many RTTY spots generated that have the wrong 
> frequency .  I suspect these are being generated by folks 
> running AFSK who forget to adjust the actual frequency to 
> compensate for their being on LSB or USB.  It's discouraging 
> to be calling away in a contest and finally see someone spot 
> me, but then give the wrong frequency!
> 
> So my question is this.  I know self spotting is a no-no, but 
> if someone else spots you and includes the wrong frequency 
> would it be frowned upon to generate a correction spot 
> yourself?  Perhaps the Remarks section of the spot would 
> contain something like, "Correct freq".  Any thoughts?