SS Packet DANGER, DANGER, Will Robinson!!!
With the SS Phone weekend rapidly approaching, I sincerely hope this helps
someone else to NOT make the same mistake (out of ignorance and
misunderstanding) that I did in the 2006 SS CW event.
Special TNX to wise sage Mr. Wardster, N0AX, for his advice as to a
solution in this matter vs. simply requesting withdrawal of my humble,
non-competitive log submission.
73 & Good Luck in the Contest, Om's...
Rick, K6VVA
P.S. I am strongly considering the NON-use of Packet during my limited QRV
in the SS Phone event, so any pre-fill data with a "U" category *may* be
incorrect ;-(
RE:
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>Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:10:20 -0800
>To: kc1j@arrl.org
>From: K6VVA <dx35@hilding.com>
>Subject: RE: K6VVA ARRL 2006 SS CW Log Submission
>
>Hello, Tom:
>
>In an abundance of caution, and due to my ignorance and misinterpretation
>of packet rules for the "U" category, based upon several Reflector
>discussions, it appears I need to change my K6VVA 2006 SS CW Log
>Submission from the category of "U" to "M".
>
>In my operational excitement of only needing the "NL" section for a Clean
>Sweep before having to QRT Sunday Morning, I recall making a post (like
>others I'd seen) which I didn't even remotely consider to be
>"solicitation" at the time.
>
>Will this email suffice, or do I need to totally resubmit a log with the
>above correction in it?
>
>IMHO, there is a fuzzy thin line between "U" and "M", and from one vantage
>point, I now believe there is really no difference. In fact, I think "U"
>should be changed to "MU" (Multi-Unlimited), because the use of packet is
>really like having the benefit of thousands and thousands of "Assistant"
>operators.
>
>In any case, I believe a more detailed "WARNING" and description of what
>constitutes "Solicitation" needs to be incorporated into a re-write of the
>SS rule.
>
>Please advise if my requested change can be made at the ARRL, or if I need
>to resubmit.
>
>Tnx & 73...
>
>Rick, K6VVA
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