Maybe a new class to enter? Single Op, Assisted, and Luddites.
I'd be in the later. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR & K2TKR On 2/20/2010 10:12 AM, k...@optimum.net wrote: >> Since Skimmer is nothing more than a more accurate and visual >> form of Telnet or Packet cluster those using it should submit logs in >> the assisted category just like those who use the DX clusters now >> are required to do. >> -- >> R. Kevin Stover >> ACØH >> >> > The assisted categories were created to capture the ASSISTANCE by SOMEONE > else, another operator via other means, packet, telephone, internet. > > Skimmer is another GADGET in operator's shack, using his equipment, antennas > etc. just like any other gadget in the shack. We are technical sport using > technology gadgets and operator skills. Classifying gadget, skimmer as > (human) assistant is the example of twisted logic. > Besides, skimmers would eleviate problem of packet pileups (which sucks) as > individual skimmers, using individual antennas and setups would come across > the "juicy" ones and flag them to operator, spreading the pileups. > Mybe we should go back and classify everything besides spark gap and hand key > as "assistants"?? > > 73 Yuri, K3BU.us > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
