[NLRS] [MWA] N0HJZ - CQWW VHF

Zack Widup w9sz.zack at gmail.com
Mon Jul 19 14:45:12 EDT 2021


On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 11:03 AM Rich Westerberg <richn0hjz at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Jim -
>
> First, I'm all for advancing technology and trying new things.  FT8 is
> definitely an advancement in technology.
>
> Whether spark-gap, AM, CW or SSB, you have always needed the amateur
> operator to decode the signal.  This new technology does everything for
> you.  The amateur doesn't add any value.  It will not be long before you
> can put the computer on auto-pilot and let it work the complete contest for
> you.
>
>
Right now, that happens to be illegal for all ARRL contests and awards:

http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-contest-and-dxcc-rules-now-prohibit-automated-contacts

73, Zack W9SZ

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