Despite the fact that he was carrying out the duties, a competition for the post was held on 3 October 1839. Doppler did not have to take part in the competition but was hurt by the fact that it was held at all.
Sa kabila ng katotohanan na siya ay dala ang tungkulin, ng isang kompetisyon para sa paskil ay gaganapin sa 3 ng Oktubre 1839. Doppler ay hindi na naging bahagi ng kompetisyon ngunit ay nasaktan sa pamamagitan ng ang katunayan na ito ay gaganapin sa lahat.