Recently I saw a message posted (here, I think) in which the writer took
for granted that computer robot ops already exist that can do as well as a
skilled human in operating a contest. The writer said that it is only
because of the programmers' forbearance that these robots have not taken over.
Frankly, I'm skeptical. I'm sure that robots exist with a limited degree
of autonomous QSO capability (after all N6TR's Z80 Op has been around for a
decade or more), but I doubt that the technology has progressed to the
point that it can outperform a skilled human operator, even on a single
band and over a short period of time.
But why speculate? If you have such a robot, how about demonstrating it
during one hour of the IARU contest, and submitting a check score? Then
post the log and, if possible, a digital recording of the operation so that
we can all see it.
Betcha can't!!! <grin>
73, Pete Smith N4ZR
n4zr@contesting.com
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