[ILQSO] stuff

[Dave Belville]

That is a mistake. Maybe FT4 or FT8 will not contribute a lot but by
excluding those modes, you may exclude some operators that, for whatever
reason, only have one of those modes available to them.
I am a CW only operator and do not use the FT4 or FT8 modes but if the
operators that do use it want to go to the trouble of exchanging real-time
info that conforms to ILQP rules, you should allow it. It's part of the
hobby and anyone that enjoys the hobby should be allowed to participate. I
thought I saw an email that said something like, "even a small log is a
log".

Just my opinion... for what it's worth.

Dave Belville, NI9M

“The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those
who speak it.”
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On Mon, Sep 23, 2024 at 11:43 AM <n9jfcountyhunter at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey troops,
>
>
>
> After some discussion with the steering committee, a rules note will be
> added to state that "Due to the complexity of making a valid exchange,
> contacts via FT4 and FT8 will not receive contest credit."
>
>
>
> I know we can't make everyone happy with this.  Is it "possible" to
> exchange
> real-time info that conforms to ILQP rules on FT4 or FT8?  Probably yes.
> Do
> I find those modes fascinating?  Yes.  Are they going to contribute
> anything
> useful to the event?  I don't think so.  Spend your time on another digital
> mode, CW or SSB.
>
>
>
> Other suggestions as to entry categories are appreciated and considered.
> At
> some point, additional time in processing becomes a factor, and any new
> plaque would require a sponsor.
>
>
>
> Carry on.
>
> 73, Jim N9JF
>
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