[UK-CONTEST] CW Technology Debate (CW Skimmer)

[Colin Wilson]

David

Yep have to agree with you on that (as an ex RN sparker)  my morse is
not bad I guess (maybe a bit rusty but okay!). I do use a computer for
TX and logging during contest but at least I read them myself at
whatever speed and of course I don’t go faster than I can read! I use an
electronic keyer in my FT2000 for normal ops with a paddle key.Can still
use my straight key though I have to say but its rare that I do - just
lazy I guess!

The courtisy of slowing down for a slower station seems to have died a
death these days too not sure many know what QRS means during a contest!

Happy contesting and lets just keep it fun!
73
Colin G3VCQ  
 
 
 


-----Original Message-----
From: David Barber [mailto:david.barber at dbelectronics.co.uk] 
Sent: 02 May 2008 15:26
To: 'UK Contest'
Cc: 'Colin Wilson'
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] CW Technology Debate (CW Skimmer)


Hi Colin

Yes, seen this before. (American Data versus CW experiment video)

I have no bias either way but do feel "contest competitors" should
compete on a level with each other.  Sadly, as we know, life is not like
that!

Could all those sending at 40-60 wpm do it on a straight key? How many
can copy "real content" at that speed? How many use auto sending for CQ,
etc? PC based lookup, logging and serial generation.

As I see it, the question is not about the latest technology nor is it
restricted to the CW operating format.  It is whether dissimilarly
equipped stations should compete at the same level under the same rules
for the same prize.

To use the car racing analogy, even though the expertise of the driver
and mechanics might be comparable and the track the same, one would not
have a touring car racing against a F1 unit.

So the question remains.  Whatever is decided how is it to be policed or
should we just get back to it being a fun hobby?

David



-----Original Message-----
From: Colin Wilson [mailto:CW at sheffield-live.co.uk] 
Sent: 02 May 2008 12:53
To: 'Ian G3WVG'; david.barber at dbelectronics.co.uk
Subject: RE: [UK-CONTEST] CW Skimmer

Ian/David
 not all is lost CW can beat Data anyday - check this out 

73
Colin G3VCQ  
 
 


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