[SCCC] Getscores.com

[Timothy Coker]

You guys bring up a valid point about being assisted. While it does provide
a spectator like atmosphere to contesting, much like hearing a competitor's
serial number over the air, it also shows near real time band break downs.
These band break downs would indeed indicate who has an opening on which
band(s).

I enjoy it for what it is, but I will refrain from using it when I am not
operating assisted.

73,

Tim / N6WIN.

On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Glenn Rattmann <k6na at cts.com> wrote:

> I agree with Hank. Technically you could connect to Getscores as a SO
> but after it's running, don't have a screen up to see it.  I think
> you are still SO in that case, as Hank said.  If everyone did this,
> basically nobody would see the realtime information because it's safe
> to say there are probably zero (or close) "spectators" who are not
> already in the contest themselves.
>
> For me, SOAB means:  NO Internet connection-- period.  I do not put
> out spots... I do not look at 'live' propagation data... no
> Getscores... etc.  My personal goal is pretty simple--  implement
> radios, antennas and experience in a combined strategy where I run
> when I can, and turn the big knob to find multipliers.
>
> YMMV.
>
> Glenn K6NA
>
> At 07:28 AM 3/13/2011, you wrote:
> >If you are hooked up to Getscores.com, are you now in the assisted
> > > category?  Kurt, W6PH
> > >
> >
> >
> >It is http://getscores.org/ , not .com.
> >
> >As I understand it, no. It's analogous to sending out packet spots, but
> not
> >receiving them.
> >
> >Looking at Getscores during a contest is on shaky ground. It gives you
> >information obtained from the internet (non-radio means) about how your
> >competition is doing. It also gives you real-time information on what
> bands
> >are open/active.
> >
> >I've used Getscores when playing in a contest just to see what the buzz is
> >about.  I would not use it for a serious effort because of the above shaky
> >reasons . It's also very distracting.
> >
> >Ski Exuberantly,
> >
> >Hank, W6SX
> >
> >Mammoth Lakes, California
> >
> >Elevation 8083 feet in John Muir's Range of Light
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