[RTTY] Self spotting question

[Steve Norris]

Hi Gary,

First of all, we'll find you with that multiplier anyway, hihi.

To the point, I am confident that any spot to correct your freq, originating from your station, would be considered self-spotting by the contest committees.  Frustrating.  But like I said, the guys and gals will find you.

73, Steve, W5KI


  Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:55:52 -0800
  From: "Gary AL9A" <al9a at mtaonline.net>
  Subject: [RTTY] Self spotting question

  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?

  73,
  Gary AL9A