Topband: Stew Perry Rules?

[Sam Morgan]

AD5VJ Bob wrote:
> Did I mis-read this?
> 
> 3. Categories: Single operator or multi-operator.  Remote or Cluster spotting
>  shall not be used.  All transmitting and receiving antennas used must be 
> within 100 km of each other.  Use of skimmer like devices are okay for the 
> multi-operator category only.
> 
> Does this not say no one can use Telnet or Cluster to spot our contacts 
> during the contest?  I noticed when I first opened up N1MM there was allot of
>  spotting. Do  I turn off my connection to Telnet or use it?
> 
===

Henk Remijn PA5KT wrote:
> The rules are clear, no cluster. A lot of people take the opportunity to work
>  new dxcc on 160m, as there is more activity then normal. They are not 
> interested in the contest rules, just want the new country. Most likely they 
> will not send in a log either. A quick check through last nights spots 
> revealed some self-spotting and also some active contest stations spotting 
> dx.
> 
> Henk PA5KT
===

Guess I misinterpreted the rules also then. I was under the impression that: 
"Remote or Cluster spotting shall not be used." refered to using the cluster to 
gain advantage by enabling one to jump to the frequency of a juicy catch. In 
other words we were not to use the cluster's spots to derect out search and 
pounce efforts. But that posting spots of stations we were hearing was ok, as it 
didn't increase our advantage in the contest.

I simply ran the band up and back down and occasionally squatted on a frequency
and pretended I could run station with my mighty mini vertical and 1.3w ERP
powerhouse, as visions of clear channel radio danced in my head, hi hi. I did
get 3 stations in a row once, like to have scared me to death, my code skills
ain't as good as they need to be. Then again that's part of what contesting is for.


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