Well at least with "connected," we won't have any arguments about whether or
not being served a sandwich while operating is equivalent to being "assisted."
Or at least, we shouldn't. Ahem.
73, ron w3wn
On Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 06:22:26 PM EDT, Henry Pollock - K4TMC
<kilo4tmc@gmail.com> wrote:
Yes, I like the idea of using "connected" and its definition instead of
"assisted."
I await others' comments...
73,
Henry - K4TMC
always unassisted and unconnected
On Sat, Mar 16, 2024 at 3:41 PM Stewart G. Hoar <stuhoar@msn.com> wrote:
> Paul's "connected" suggestion offers an honest description of contesters
> who choose to increase their fun by adding internet support to traditional
> radio communications. Some of us enjoy old fashioned (pre-internet)
> contesting, many others enjoy the boost that spotting networks, remote
> operation, and online scoreboards have added to our hobby.
>
> We don't need another category, but I think replacing "assisted" with
> "connected" is a fine idea.
>
> 73 Stu N7ZZ
>
> ________________________________
> From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+stuhoar=msn.com@contesting.com> on
> behalf of Paul O'Kane <pokane@ei5di.com>
> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2024 6:59 AM
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Assisted or Connected
>
> It seems to me that the term "Assisted" is outdated, as it predates the
> internet (remember packet cluster). In any case, all relevant
> technology assists, leading to never-ending debate about what should, or
> should not, be regarded as Assisted.
>
> The term "Connnected" describes it better. When you connect to an
> external (to your station) network for the purpose of finding,
> facilitating, or making QSOs, you are Connected. When you spot others,
> you are Connected - because you are advertising your presence over the
> internet. Self-spotting is Connected.
>
> Remote entrants are Connected because, by definition, they are obliged
> to connect to an external network.
>
> If you prefer to enter as Unconnected, then stay away from the internet
> while contesting.
>
> 73,
> Paul EI5DI
>
> ps - for completeness and consistency, the use of multi-channel CW
> decoders would continue to be regarded as "Connected".
>
>
>
>
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