If you are introducing potential contesters to contesting via Field Day, I
think it is much better to get them running stations, vs. using spotting - they
will be much better off getting comfortable with running, since that is often a
real big obstacle to non-contesters.
If you introducing new hams to ham operating in general via Field Day, I think
it would be much, much better to have them turn a dial, recognize calls
themselves, vs. at an early stage in their operating start out being "click and
shooters."
For introducing contesters to spot-assisted computer logging, or for contesters
looking to maximize FD contacts, sure - but for newbies, FD should really be
about improving basic operating skills.
John K3TN
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