I can't say for sure, but I suspect packet would allow me to add another 10%
or more to my CQWW single op scores. Main reason is all the easy mults that
I never find on my own because they are hiding high in the band or are on
the band that I am running on.
Using packet would be another skill to master and I am sure the same guys at
the top of single op would remain, packet or no. However, I agree with Dave
that combining the two categories would make packet a required capability
for success. That part kind of ruins it for me.
Randy, K5ZD
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Dave Lawley
> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:52 AM
> To: CQ Contest Reflector
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Spotting AD Nauseum
>
> > On the other hand after watching N5TJ operate from home and win the
> > world from NA, Im more certain than even than none of the top
> > operators would do better with packet, since running real
> SO2R is all
> > about rithym, 2nd radio qso points and a complete sync between
> > rate/mults and strategy. Packet definitively breaks that balance.
> >
> > Felipe
> > NP4Z
>
> I, too, have watched N5TJ operate together with K1TO and it
> was a highlight of my contesting career to be the on-site
> referee when those two won WRTC in 2002.
>
> Take any top-notch SO2R contester. Yes, rate and rhythm are
> vital. But consider this. On the second radio, in your normal
> rhythm, you come across someone running a pileup but not
> signing his call. Packet assistance would allow you straight
> away to determine whether you needed the guy or had already worked.
>
> That's just one example but I think there are lots of ways in
> which packet could enhance the score of even a top contester.
> By merging assisted an unassisted categories you would take
> away choice and force everyone who wanted to compete, to use packet.
>
> Dave G4BUO
>
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