I don't think Skimmers will attract any new contesters.
Contesting will remain a test of running. Skimmers will just make it easier
for experienced contesters to do even more running, while waiting for the
Skimmer to find the occasional multiplier requiring a second radio or second
VFO
qsy. So the big guns will be even more monopolizing of their run
frequencies, making it harder for a newcomer or less well equipped veteran to
find a
place to run.
Skimmers may attract a few people who are technology fans who want to test
the technology, but I doubt they will stick around in contesting for the long
run.
73 - Jim K8MR
In a message dated 6/3/2008 3:32:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
btippett@alum.mit.edu writes:
Will the number of existing contesters who become
disinterested be more or less than the number of new contesters
attracted? In making any estimates, there is a known base of the
former and an unknown base of the latter to work
with. Ultimatelyfolks will vote with their feet, one way or the other.
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