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Re: [CQ-Contest] Contest Cheating and the Consequences

To: Jeff Clarke <ku8e@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Contest Cheating and the Consequences
From: Andy Melanin <ua3dpx@mail.ru>
Date: Tue, 12 May 2015 22:40:44 +0300
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Good speech Jeff!!
73! Andy UA3DPX

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> 12 мая 2015 г., в 18:18, Jeff Clarke <ku8e@bellsouth.net> написал(а):
> 
> It's sad that UT5UGR went to the lengths he did to try to win a contest. He 
> is a excellent world class operator and didn't need to do what he did. We are 
> now finding out due to some excellent log analysis, that in addition to using 
> spotting assistance, that he might of padded his log with bogus QSO's. Also, 
> his past results, which include a North American record, are now being 
> scrutinized.
> 
> I'm pretty sure in the future all his competitive contest logs will be 
> scrutinized. The most important thing is he has damaged his reputation among 
> his contesting peers. I think it's safe to say that many of us contest 
> because of the enjoyment it brings us, whether we are single-op or on a team. 
> In addition it's important to most of us how we want our peers to perceive 
> us. Winning a plaque or certificate is secondary. I would be lying if I 
> didn't admit my ego gets boosted a bit when I win a contest. I bet you all 
> feel this too when this happens to you?
> 
> I can't remember a disqualification ever being discussed like this one in the 
> history of the cq-contest reflector. In the past DQ's were buried at the end 
> of the results. This incident shows how far log checking technology has 
> advanced from the past. We have the results 4-5 months after the contest. 
> Logs are made public by CQ for all to see. The committee has SDR, RBN and a 
> database of the majority of the QSO's made in the contest. With all this 
> technology, if you cheat you will be caught and forced to deal with the 
> social media reaction.
> 
> My advice to Dimitry is to admit that you cheated on a public forum such as 
> the contest reflector. We all make mistakes and admitting that you did will 
> help in repairing the perception that your peers have of you. To sit on the 
> sideline and do nothing is the worse thing you can do.
> 
> Look forward to seeing everyone in Dayton this weekend.
> 
> Jeff KU8E
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