[Dxspider-support] Self Spotting

[Dirk Koopman]

Given the results of the survey where an overwhelming majority want to 
allow it.

https://strawpoll.com/polls/6QnMOQzkoZe/results

I have put the option in some time ago, and in the next build I shall be 
(re-)setting the current default of $Spot::minselfspotqrg = 1240000 to 
$Spot::minselfspotqrg = 0;

This leaves the option open for sysops to determine their own policy for 
this, by doing the set/var that they want in their node's startup file. 
Alternately, they *could* come together and set them manually for 
specific (big) contests as required.

NOTE: this build will not be on general release until after this weekend 
as it handily enforces the rules du jour.

UNLESS we have the sort of silliness that happened last time and I have 
to deploy other counter measures which I have been testing recently.

Dirk G1TLH

On 24/03/2023 18:36, Björn Ekelund via Dxspider-support wrote:
> Please don't misinterpret me.
>
> Allowing self spotting in contests is a very strong trend. 
> Particularly on phone.
> I could list over 30 contests that currently allow it, including all 
> ARRL sponsored ones.
> And there is a certain logic to it since the RBN spots everyone 
> sending their call on CW
> and contest organizers want to level the playing field.
>
> But the CQ and WPX contests still don't.
>
> Björn SM7IUN
>
> On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 7:32 PM dxcluster via Dxspider-support 
> <dxspider-support at tobit.co.uk> wrote:
>
>     I quote from the ARRL Website:
>
>     /Self Spotting: Effective beginning with the 2022 Contest Year,
>     self spotting is no longer prohibitied in ARRL Sponsored Contests./
>
>     73
>     Jan
>     PA4JJ
>     Op 24-3-2023 om 19:29 schreef Iain Philipps via Dxspider-support:
>>
>>     Well … we are not the “Spot Police”; If someone wants to break
>>     the rules of a contest and risk disqualification that would be
>>     their problem, not mine.
>>
>>     The maximum speed limit anywhere where I am currently living is
>>     112kph. The maximum speed of my car (manufacturer specifications)
>>     is 210kph. Should they stop making that car just because I might
>>     use it at that speed?
>>
>>     Please notice that this is neither a vote for or against allowing
>>     self-spotting; that will be whatever that will be.
>>
>>
>>
>>     73 de WR3D
>>
>>     *From:*Dxspider-support <dxspider-support-bounces at tobit.co.uk>
>>     <mailto:dxspider-support-bounces at tobit.co.uk> *On Behalf Of
>>     *Björn Ekelund via Dxspider-support
>>     *Sent:* 24 March 2023 17:37
>>     *To:* The DXSpider Support list <dxspider-support at tobit.co.uk>
>>     <mailto:dxspider-support at tobit.co.uk>
>>     *Cc:* Björn Ekelund <bjorn at ekelund.nu> <mailto:bjorn at ekelund.nu>
>>     *Subject:* Re: [Dxspider-support] Suspect cq wpx spots?
>>
>>     Not just a little suspicious.
>>
>>     Self spotting is explicitly forbidden in the CQ and WPX contests
>>     and can lead to disqualification.
>>
>>     Björn SM7IUN
>>
>>     On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 5:40 PM Keith Maton via Dxspider-support
>>     <dxspider-support at tobit.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>         Replying to myself.
>>
>>         Probably someone just practising cheerleading.  Ignore me.
>>
>>
>>
>>             On 24 Mar 2023, at 16:33, Keith Maton via
>>             Dxspider-support <dxspider-support at tobit.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>             1679666369^(progress) SPOT: *P3N* on 21019.5 @ 1359Z by
>>             5B4AOW(213.149.174.145)@RW3XA-8 'CQ WW SSB WPX Contest'
>>
>>             1679670083^(progress) SPOT: *P3N* on 28490.0 @ 1501Z by
>>             5B4AOW(213.149.174.145)@RW3XA-8 'CQ WW SSB WPX Contest'
>>
>>             1679672218^(progress) SPOT: *P3N* on 21264.4 @ 1536Z by
>>             5B4AOW(213.149.174.145)@VE7CC-1 'CQ WW SSB WPX Contest'
>>
>>             1679674924^(progress) SPOT: *P3N* on 28449.5 @ 1622Z by
>>             5B4AOW(213.149.174.145)@RW3XA-8 'CQ WW SSB WPX Contest'
>>
>>             1679675201^(progress) SPOT: *P3N* on 21222.1 @ 1626Z by
>>             P3AA(213.149.174.145)@RW3XA-8 'CQ WW SSB WPX Contest’
>>
>>             This is a bit dodgy, isn’t it especially as the contest
>>             hasn’t started yet.  5B4AOW and P3AA are both showing on
>>             qrz as being owned by RW3RN and it’s a Cyprus IP address.
>>
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