To the degree that this is true, so might a receiver; it's only necessary
that the receiver output be stored. yet no one is seriously suggesting
that a receiver should be disallowed.
From: AB7E
> With all due respect, I don't believe that is true. Skimmer
> time-shifts. All of the other things you mention require that the
> operator actually be in the chair to take advantage of them. Skimmer,
> even a local-only one, does not. It very effectively performs its
> intended function even if the operator is taking a nap.
>
> Dave AB7E
>
>
> Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>> CW Skimmer is a new application of existing technology (CW decoders,
>> broadband receivers, panadapters, additional receiver, etc.) that
>> allows an operator to be more productive IN ANOTHER AREA of the
>> contest art. Other than the manner of presentation it breaks no
>> new ground.
>>
>> A local Skimmer is to CW Decoders and SOnR as computer logging
>> is to the paper logs and dupe sheet. It breaks no new ground
>> in function ... only in form.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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