[RTTY] Self spotting outside of a contest?

[Tom Osborne]

Hi Bill

I see guys posting her on the reflector when looking for Q's outside of a 
'test.  I think that might be better than spotting on the cluster.  Probably 
more guys (and gals) see this reflector than the spots.  73
Tom W7WHY




Self-spotting (or correcting an erroneous spot) during a contest seems to be
widely disapproved, but how about self-spotting outside of a contest?

I like to operate 160 meter RTTY and without self-spotting, that can be a
loonely business, so sometimes I spot myself. When I do, I often get calls 
right
away. When I don't, I can go a long time with no activity. People just don't
normally listen much for 160 meter RTTY.

Is that a proper use of self-spotting? I have been criticized for it by a 
few
ops, but to me that is a valid use of telnet. I never self-spot on the other
bands, only 160. I might do it on six meter RTTY if I ever get around to 
that
band, and for the same reasons.

Comments welcome.

73, Bill W6WRT