[VHFcontesting] internet contest

[Ron Klimas WZ1V]

Thinking over this past contest, I'm a bit perplexed about a few observed 
internet related practices:

1. Viewing Pingjockey while operating WSJT. I did. There were people making 
skeds during the contest. Is that legit now?  How about posting statements 
like "Calling CQ now on .140" ?  Is that really OK?

2. APRS Rover tracking. Findu.com and the like. Did everyone check this 
out? I looked at it right before the contest and could see where all the 
rovers were. Very nice! What I don't understand is why can't everyone view 
this? I don't think this is spotting. It's geographic information, ie. is 
the rover behind schedule getting to his first spot or is he already there? 
It doesn't spot their operating frequency or anything like that. If it's 
legit for anyone to simply view Pingjockey, why is it not ok for Single Ops 
to view this? Is it just me or has the definition of "assisted" become 
unclear?

BTW, got a real kick out of the guy saying he was a WI-FI rover, look for 
my CQ's on 802.11b channel 3! Is that really in the amateur portion of the 
band?
Did anyone work him? Am I missing something here or should we all be 
looking at how to modify our wireless cards for use with a linear 
amplifier? CQ Wifi DX! Let me through your firewall pleeze, I promise not 
to give disease!

-73, Ron WZ1V