Oh, for heaven's sake; please ignore this troll...
73,
geo - n4ua
On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 4:57 PM Paul O'Kane <pokane@ei5di.com> wrote:
> On 07/01/2026 17:30, Ron Koenig wrote:
> > " semi-professional hybrid-communications"
> > Really ? Starlink is just a wireless mic / keyer, ALL RF is on the
> Island.
> > It's no different than if the operators were on the island and used
> > Bluetooth mics.
> > RF to RF.. NO Contacts over Internet, only control. The same as every
> > remote station, of which there are hundreds.
> > This is not new, many dxpeditions have been down with this tech, it has
> > opened doors to activate places that otherwise never would be again.
> >
> > Ron, WV4P
>
> Here, WV4P demonstrates that the art of self-delusion knows few bounds.
>
> Ham-radio QSOs are examples of people (the operators) exchanging
> information. No exchange of information, no QSO - it really is that basic.
>
> With remote operation, communications (between operators) are over, and
> are dependent on, the internet/Starlink.
>
> How can we tell? Simple - disconnect the internet/Starlink and see how
> many contacts (exchanges of information) you have then. "Only control"?
> Nonsense.
>
> Isn't it a pity that DXCC and contest sponsors are wilfully blind to
> this fact?
>
> Let the SPHC enthusiasts compete among themselves for contesting and
> DXCC awards. Does this imply separate categories? Absolutely.
>
> 73,
> Paul EI5DI
>
>
>
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