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Re: [CQ-Contest] Opting Out of FT8 Spots

To: Pete Smith N4ZR <pete.n4zr@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Opting Out of FT8 Spots
From: "GIWagner@k5kg.com" <giwagner@k5kg.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:03:58 -0500
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I agree with Pete.  Give us an opt-out for FT8 cluster spots.  Please please 
please!!!

73, George K5KG




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> On Feb 14, 2018, at 07:29, Pete Smith N4ZR <pete.n4zr@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Recent publicity surrounding VE7CC's beginning to carry FT8 spots suggests to 
> me that it is time for "retail" DX clusters to provide an "opt-out" option 
> similar to the one that many now provide for RBN spots.This could easily be 
> done with a "set FT8" option similar to the "set Skimmer" command now in wide 
> use.
> 
> Sorry if this seems OT, but it doesn't appear that there is a cluster-centric 
> reflector with sufficient reach and besides, an unavoidable glut of FT8 spots 
> would not be in contesters' interest.
> 
> -- 
> 
> 73, Pete N4ZR
> Download the new N1MM Logger+ at
> <http://N1MM.hamdocs.com>. Check
> out the Reverse Beacon Network at
> <http://reversebeacon.net>, now
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> For spots, please use your favorite
> "retail" DX cluster.
> 
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