Topband: [CQ-Contest] Stew Perry Streaming Audio

[Greg - ZL3IX]

Hi Steve,

I'm afraid that if remote receivers were not allowed, I would not be 
taking part.  That is the only way that I can do ham radio nowadays, due 
to planning restrictions.  I can assure you that, although the 
technologies are different from those used in the old days, getting a 
remote station to work properly, requires just as much design skill and 
ingenuity as the old timers used to set up their stations.

73, Greg, ZL3IX

On 2013-12-29 08:39 a.m., Steve London wrote:
> Rule 6 of the Stew Perry is a joke in so many ways.
>
> "enjoy the contest the way we did back when Stew Perry was around"
>
> contradicted by:
>
> "We do realize band scopes can show that someone is on 1829.3 - but 
> since they don't tell you who is actually there, that is okay."
>
> "Therefore, remote receivers are okay as long as they are not more 
> than 100 kM from your transmitter site."
>
> How many remote receivers and band scopes did W1BB use ?
>
> 73,
> Steve, N2IC
>
> On 12/28/2013 10:59 AM, Stan Stockton wrote:
>> Hans,
>>
>> First - I know there was no il-intent.  Others have done it without 
>> public complaints.
>>
>> However, ask yourself how fair it would be for one of the competitors 
>> in WRTC to be allowed to announce to the world that their callsign 
>> (not operators calls) would be streaming live audio during the IARU 
>> next year.  Is there a difference?  Would it be a stretch to see an 
>> advantage over the others ?  How is that different?
>>
>>    Rules say "Boy and his radio" (!) and also "any communication with 
>> humans other than exchanges that take place over the air can be 
>> considered assistance".  Example of exception for asking wife for 
>> sandwich is given.
>>
>> Assuming a sidetone of some sort is audible, would it be any 
>> different if the operator were allowed to call people on the phone 
>> (one way communication) to tell them he hears them and what report he 
>> is sending?  I can't see any difference other than a different, 
>> non-radio means of communicating.
>>
>> I think we have all gotten to the point of mixing up in our own heads 
>> what is radio and what is not. The Internet is a great thing and can 
>> be used in conjunction with ham radio to add enjoyment.  However, 
>> listening to audio via Internet or telephone is not radio.
>>
>> Recording the entire contest with side tone and posting it for 
>> everyone to listen to after the contest is over is a fine idea.
>>
>> With no malice but a very strong opinion...
>>
>> 73...Stan, K5GO
>>
>> Sent from Stan's IPhone
>>
>>
>>
>> On Dec 28, 2013, at 11:11 AM, "Radio K0HB"<kzerohb at gmail.com>  wrote:
>>
>>> What a shame that you've abandoned the idea.  I'm not 160-equipped 
>>> in my RV but it would have been fun to listen in on the action, and 
>>> it's a stretch to see this as an advantage over other competitors.
>>>
>>> 73, de Hans, K0HB/K7
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 6:42 AM, Eric NO3M<no3m at no3m.net>  wrote:
>>>
>>>> Since there seems to be too much concern over this, though no ill 
>>>> intent
>>>> was intended, audio will not be broadcast.
>>>>
>>>> GL / 73 Eric NO3M
>>>>
>>>> On 12/28/2013 06:23 AM, Stan Stockton wrote:
>>>>> Eric,
>>>>>
>>>>> You made it clear what you were doing, and I am quite sure Clive 
>>>>> understood. I think the logic behind his question has to do with 
>>>>> whether it is within the spirit of the contest -  especially this 
>>>>> one. Let's say, as a result of the announcement or advertisement , 
>>>>> 15 DX stations and 25 USA stations who are not even going to send 
>>>>> in their log called you, just for fun and the novelty of it, so 
>>>>> they could listen to their own signal at your end via Internet.
>>>>>
>>>>> What if some have enough QRM or QRN that they could only copy 
>>>>> whether you came back to them by listening via internet? Fair to 
>>>>> your competitors?
>>>>>
>>>>> It is cool, but I've always had a problem with this, regardless of 
>>>>> what contest.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73...Stan, K5GO
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPad
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