[Mike Betts]

Originally Posted by EricH

Next time, point to the inspection checklist. In TWO different places, it declares the WET610N to be legal. (under Wireless Encryption and Robot Radio) I would hope that all inspectors can at least read the checklist...

If the inspector doesn't believe you, get the Lead Inspector. If the Lead Inspector doesn't believe you, have him talk to FRC HQ, or get the FTA, who can also do that. Bring out the Manual.

That call should never have been made.

Eric,

Please calm down. Fanning hysteria will not improve the situation.

It would appear that 2004 passed inspection successfully and it was a field official that disqualified them. These people are only human and under a huge pressure to keep the event running on time.

Yes, the head referee or FTA should have contacted robot inspection on this issue. I am also a bit incredulous that all key field personnel were not well aware of this issue.

Regardless, people make mistakes. We all need to be flexible and smart when dealing with the unexpected...

My quandary is not how this could have happened but rather why the FTA did not order a replay of this match after it was determined that the team was legal and a procedural error was made.

Regards,

Mike