[Elecraft] "Mechanical COntesting"

[Michael D. Heit KD7YLA]

Jack... well said. Thank you very much sir.
73, Mike Heit KD7YLA

Jack Brindle wrote:

> Ah, There is a very valid point to this form of operation. The 
> operation is only the testing exercise. The real challenge is in 
> creating a system which can accurately copy code and handle exchanges. 
> As others have pointed out, if it were so easy then computerized 
> systems would have surpassed humans long ago. Just remember, someone 
> had to sit down and craft all those cool programs and boxes you use. 
> They need challenges too.
>
> There are those of us in the hobby who's main enjoyment is in building 
> and creating things. It might be CW copying routines, antenna and  
> tuners, cool hamshack accessories, or entire transceivers. For those 
> types, operating becomes a (wonderful) test exercise or icing on the 
> cake to play with their cool creation. And, of course, some of us 
> share those creations so that those who's main enjoyment is operation 
> can join in the fun too.
>
> It takes all types!
>
> On Nov 11, 2003, at 5:41 AM, Sandy, W5TVW wrote:
>
>> RE: "Mechanical Contesting" or maybe "High Tech Electronic Contesting"
>> If you let the machines do all the work...what's the point?  REALLY!  
>> I can see
>> "aids" such as logging programs that require "manual" entry of data.  
>> This allows
>> dupes to be checked easily and no more broken pencil points!  A "CQ" 
>> generator allows
>> a mondane task to be eliminated.  The operator still has to use his 
>> dexterity and
>> senses.  I've heard of people using code readers, auto logging 
>> programs, and
>> algorythms in programming that will answer and give a report without 
>> intervention.
>> "TOTAL AUTOMATION"!
>> Again: "What's the point?"
>
>
> -Jack Brindle, WA4FIB
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73, de Michael Heit KD7YLA
"Real Hams do it at a high frequency"


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