> Alan, the issue is using Packet to request a QSO. Making
> the request on your radio is not an infraction of
> the rules.
> the common interpretation is that Packet can be used
> for spotting and not for soliciting contacts.
Actually a better way to put this would be "using the internet to solicit
contacts" which is what you are doing if your radio spots come from the
internet, as is common practice now, but for some reason the name "packet"
still remains. Technically if you had your old 2M radio, TNC and computer
terminal connected to a ham packet node, you would not be violating the
rule.
Hope this helps.
Mark, N5OT
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