At 01:14 PM 2/6/2011, Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote: >I don't think the issue is whether or not you use a recorder, >packet/psk31/rtty ops are not penalised because they have >a computer record of the contact by virtue of the technology used >for that mode. If a voice recorder is part of your >shack, that's fine. > >The issue is having to ask others if they heard your QSO and can >tell you the details. >If you chose technology to help you, fine. If your technology fails, >so does the QSO. It's not acceptable to expect the >rest of the world to be your log keeper.
I agree with this! 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 144-1.4kw*, 432-100w*, 1296-testing*, 3400-winter? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.com ====================================== *temp not in service _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb