[Elecraft] For you Anti-Scopes [END OF THREAD]

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft.]

Guys,

Let's end all Skimmer pro-con arguments -now- before this gets out of hand.  

Any discussion of CW Skimmer's applicability for contesting is OT for this list. Best to discuss on the contesting forums or by direct email. 
Eric WA6HHQ
List Moderator
_..._


k3bu at 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
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