On Jul 31, 2007, at 2:47 AM, Matt Lee, K4AQ wrote:
> [K4AQ] Or have software that is "capable" of connecting to the
> [K4AQ] dx cluster because there may be a potential/possibility
> [K4AQ] of an operator "yielding to temptation?"
No, it is easy enough to simply not connect the networking cable, or
not connect to the cluster.
> [K4AQ] Should operators with AMPLIFIERS not be allowed to
> [K4AQ] compete in low power only contests, e.g., NAQP, just
> [K4AQ] because they may run HP with just one push of their
> [K4AQ] "operate" switch? (That is much easier than
> [K4AQ] connecting to a dx cluster.)
True enough. Although doing so takes an overt physical action. You'd
know if you turned the amplifier on or not. If you are connected to
the cluster, but just ignoring certain screens, how do you feel if in
the 30th hour of the contest you press some button and network spot
information is displayed?
> [K4AQ] I can understand your point, Bill. YOU have that
> [K4AQ] choice not to spot or connecting to the dx cluster
> [K4AQ] when operating UNASSISTED based on your thinking.
Yes, exactly.
> [K4AQ] But to impose your thinking on others would not be
> [K4AQ] fair if the rules do not prohibit spotting when
> [K4AQ] operating UNASSISTED.
I agree with you. I don't believe I suggested that my interpretation
of the rules should be imposed on anyone else. It just makes me
uncomfortable.
I'm (very slowly) working on my own contest software. I'll put the
(extremely safe) output-only dx cluster access on the list of future
features....
Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
-- Wilbur Wright, 1901
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