wrote

I also disagree because when you get right down
to it it's functionally the same as using the spots.

No, it's not functionally equivalent. If you use cluster spots, then you are
using information the some OTHER RADIOMAN at a DIFFERENT STATION provided. If
you have your own robo-hound searching FROM YOUR STATION then you acquired the
information of the air without assistance from outside sources.

73, de Hans, K0HB