I also agree with both sides. I have great respect for those who have learned this skill, and I'm trying to get there myself.
But I also see the value in computer assisted modes. The question really is "how many dB is brain decoding worth?" If the signal is strong and stable enough, a computer can be just as good as a brain -- but the brain will cope with weak signals better. I work in the tech industry -- and I can read a raw byte stream from a sniffer and easily distinguish packet types, options, payload. Do I use that technique for my email? No -- it's more convenient for the computer to do all that for me. It's always a tradeoff for what tools you choose to engage. Is it cheating to use a notepad to write down the code? Is it cheating to type the code you recognize on a keyboard into a note application (faster than writing)? I think these decisions are all up to the operator. The great thing about this hobby is that it accommodates all the different skill levels and styles of operation. $0.02 Michael AG6MK ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
