The 2023 ARRL DX CW results show FS/KO1A (IZ3EYZ) winning the SOAB Low Power category over VP2V/AA7V. What caught my eye was a non-US citizen using a US/FCC issued callsign operating from a French po
As arcane as these rules are, I think this may be a case of an innocent mistake and "no harm, no foul". He is the legitimate holder of KO1A. Are you suggesting that he gained some advantage? 73, Pe
Author: "Naumann, Robert, W5OV via CQ-Contest" <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2023 23:04:47 +0000
John, Please provide any proof that French St. Martin has disallowed this operation. If you have no proof, please stop making false accusations. This is not "My ARRL Voice" where lies are accepted wi
I think it is a legitimate question. ARRL did accept the operation, but your response below doesnt indicate that you had the proof either. We either accept the regulations for amateur radio in whatev
Author: Ron Notarius W3WN via CQ-Contest <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:29:30 +0000 (UTC)
Implications not withstanding, is there any actual proof that KO1A/IZ3EYZ deliberately intended to violate the rules? For that matter, implications not withstanding, is there any actual proof that KO
Author: "Naumann, Robert, W5OV via CQ-Contest" <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2023 01:49:16 +0000
Randy, As you and W2GD are original sponsors of that forum, your question is specious. You said: my arrl voice whatever that is ?? Really? As a sponsor of My ARRL Voice, thats what you say? You have
"The reality is that French St. Martin is the only authority that matters here despite claims of outsiders. " and "Unless French St. Martin finds the operation illegal, on what basis should the ARRL
The contest rules say: Entrants agree to follow the regulations of their operating licenses and station licenses at all Times This is regardless of any enforcement. In this case only if French autho
Author: Edward Sawyer <EdwardS@advanced-conversion.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2023 19:39:21 +0000
IZ3EYZ was the same gentleman who operated remote illegally using a US station but not being a US licensed operator. He used the US station callsign. The scores were ultimately disqualified in the WR
ARRL should not be endorsing and encouraging illegal operation. If this operation was in fact illegal (according to the published rules and CEPT regulations) then the right thing to do is to disquali
I've got to agree with John, Randy, and Mark here. Bob, your response seems very strong, and your immediate mention of My ARRL Voice suggests an axe to grind rather than an open discussion of topic.
its not a false accusation. Its a very legitimate question. Its the same type of crowd sourcing that disqualified someone several years ago from a CQWW contest (not certain which one?). I guess its p
Pretty simple. It appears that KO1V violated CEPT rules. Does IZ3EYZ now claim to reside in the USA as a resident? It is possible that he violated both his licenses with this activation. W5OV- Sin