[Moon] The future of Amateurradio - computer games

[Conrad PA5Y]

I do use JT65 and CW on 2m EME, it is pragmatic to do so. However this 
is a step too far. What IS the point of this? There is no achievement, 
it dehumanises the concept of communication entirely. The point can only 
be that more QSOs means more Paypal donations for the expeditions. But 
who wants to go on a dxpedition and at the end of the day check how many 
QSOS the computer has had? It's an exercise in software jiggery pokery 
and serves no purpose for the hobby.

He's lost me this time.

I have to say Pater that I don't believe that you are intimidated by 
this, pull the other one :-)

Appalled maybe, but intimidated?

I don't think that we will see it in the EME world, not enough $$$ 
available.

73

Conrad PA5Y


On 2018-03-12 07:14, Peter Sundberg via Moon wrote:
> To remove any doubt as to whether "modern amateur radio" is in fact a
> computer game, please read
> 
> http://www.arrl.org/news/ft8-dxpedition-mode-field-test-attracts-upward-of-500-participants
> 
> A Fox is being hunted by hundreds of Hounds - by help of strong
> support from the Internet and to minor extent also the use of amateur
> radio frequencies. LotW is flooded with confirmations, on the fly.
> 
> To make it clear,  naming calling stations "Hounds" is just another
> proof of Joe Taylors view on his fellow amateurs - they are his pack
> of dogs and should at all times obey the master.  I  find t his
> somewhat intimidating, to say the least.
> 
> This Fox/Hound concept will surely be incorporated into his more EME
> friendly protocols before the end of the year. Can we expect a
> presentation at EME 2018 of his plans to launch the Fox/Hound EME
> concept?
> 
> 
> 
> 73
> Peter SM2CEW
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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