#2 is still not so easy to catch.
What is to stop an SO2R from lining up a series of mults on another
band, then after a band change scooping them all up. While he is busy
running the second band, he can then use the (now free) first radio to
line up mults on a third band... Repeat and rinse as necessary.
Tom - VE3CX
On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 6:46 PM, Jeff Clarke <ku8e@bellsouth.net> wrote:
Here are my thoughts...
1) Make one unlimited single operator category. Someone in that category can use all
the technology that’s available such as packet spots, skimmer, SO2R etc... I
think that would probably eliminate all the cheating except for someone running high
power or claiming single operator when they have a relief operator. Those two things
are hard to catch.
2) Keep a traditional single operator category. None of the technology I mentioned
above is allowed. Just one radio and one operator. That would put more strategy back
in the single-op category to decide which band to be on to maximize your score. I also
think a category like this might be helpful to draw people into contesting. Plus those
who have left contesting because they don’t have the resources to be
competitive might become interested again. Have maybe a 5 minute rule for band
changes. That way you can catch people that are trying to cheat.
Jeff KU8E
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