[NLRS] [MWA] N0HJZ - CQWW VHF

[Mary Brown]

FT8 is almost automated... digital should have its own contests, there is no
skill level needed with it... it is all hardware... 

Mary
W0AAT

-----Original Message-----
From: nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Zack Widup
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 1:45 PM
To: Rich Westerberg; NLRS List
Subject: Re: [NLRS] [MWA] N0HJZ - CQWW VHF

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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