On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 11:43:53PM -0400, Rick Mintz wrote:
> There is a local debate regarding use of the PacketCLuster. Looking for some
> comments.
>
> If the contest rules do not specify, it is acceptable to spot your own call
> on Packet?
Almost every contest prohibits self-spotting by prohibiting you from using
"non-Amateur" means of communication to solicit contacts. For ARRL contests,
for example, this is written in General Rule 3.10.
Aside from the legality of it, self-spotting is really bad form. It's
calling CQ on the internet. You should be calling CQ on the radio. It's
a radio contest - not an internet contest.
--
Kenneth E. Harker WM5R
kenharker@kenharker.com
http://www.kenharker.com/
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