Spotting is one thing. Spotting yourself with a German prefix when you are
in the continental US is bad sportsmanship and dishonest. I doesn’t break
any fcc rules, so the onus is on the contest manager(s) to manage this type
of loophole application.
Just like ARRL RU, when they added FT8 and then subsequently removed it due
to the negative effects on the contest they should IMO roll this back…. And
let the community know the rollback is being done due to this type of
loophole use.
Like I said it’s disappointing that reputable contesters went down this
rabbit hole
~C./N6WM
On Sun, Mar 10, 2024 at 2:51 PM Stan Stockton <wa5rtg@gmail.com> wrote:
> Randy,
>
> What problems do you anticipate? Haven’t seen any signs of problems yet.
> Did see several interviews (N6MJ and W9KKN) that were positive regarding
> ability to not have to stay on 160 for an inordinate amount of time as a
> result and in general be able to create an instant pileup.
>
> No problems when fellow club members would spot each other every time they
> heard another but a problem with self spot?
>
> Social Media is another thing. Not sure what to think of that. At this
> time it’s probably a non-issue.
>
> Stan, K5GO
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Mar 10, 2024, at 4:05 PM, Randy Thompson <k5zd@outlook.com> wrote:
> >
> > Pandora's box was opened when ARRL made this rule change. We are just
> at the beginning of the evolution (devolution?) to come.
> >
> > They have essentially said that anything goes. Cluster, social media,
> you name it.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+k5zd=outlook.com@contesting.com>
> On Behalf Of Chris Tate - N6WM
> > Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2024 3:17 PM
> > To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> > Subject: [CQ-Contest] Self spotting
> >
> > I have thought about the use of call sign prefixes from other countries
> to defeat others filters while self spotting and feel this is a dishonest
> loophole that should be closed. Crafty? No I don't think so, and opens up
> an entire Pandora's box of what can be manipulated in the cluster
> networks. And it's essentially a false statement and should result in a
> DQ. This self spotting experiment will get out of hand very quick if this
> is allowed to continue. A simple rule addition stating that you must use
> Your operating call to self spot (without false prefix) will solve this
> micro issue, but there are other nefarious things possible with this self
> spotting rule and the existing cluster network. honestly am a little
> disappointed with the usually highly respected contesters that chose to
> exploit this loophole to the detriment of their competitors.
> >
> > Chris
> > N6WM
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