Fwd: Re: [VHFcontesting] Digimodes in VHF/UHF contests? Why not?

[Tree N6TR]

> But there may be some operators that while they are on the computer, 
> find it too easy to get an "Internet boost."

I don't think that is the issue at all.

It really gets down to the "real time human decoding" issue.  

Anyone can cheat with the internet if they really wanted to.

> 'Operators who are experienced in HSMS techniques, either HSCW or
> more recently with WSJT, generally know the rules, follow them
> carefully, and have been helpfully advising newcomers "don't chat
> while we run, it will invalidate the QSO", or similar words.'

I would think that the HSCW and WSJT operators are exactly the same
as non HSCW and WSJT operators in this respect.

Tree N6TR