[VHFcontesting] REMINDER:CQWW VHF Contest and CU2QSO Pioneers

Bob Witte list at rwitte.com
Sun Jul 20 20:21:52 EDT 2003


 Tree <tree at kkn.net> wrote:

> I think the main reason that this doesn't feel right to many of us is that
> it removes the operator from much of the QSO process and starts to feel
too
> much like packet.  Since packet spotting is an evil thing, then this
starts
> to feel like an evil thing as well.
>
> I think as we move too much towards technology like this, the "fun" aspect
> for many of us will diminish.  It removes operator skill somewhat and
gives
> you a piece of technology that allows you to be less efficient as an
> operator and still work "lots" of multipliers.

  If you really want to get back to basics, no computers should be used at
all,
  right? Only submit written logs, perhaps on some form of parchment. :-)

  73,
  Bob K0NR



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