> From: Ward Silver <hwardsil@wolfenet.com>
> To: contest reflector <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Control Op in Contest?
>
> > Isn't all of this technically irrelevant in a DX contest due to the Third
> > Party rules? (Assuming you are a US licensed station/operator).
> >
> > snip
> >
> > When a licensed ham exceeds their class priveledges, they are
> > treated exactly the same as if they held no license at all, and become a 3rd
> > party. Are these statements true or false?
> >
> > Mike K7NT
>
> Right you are! I nearly ran afoul of the "unlicensed op'r/third-part"
> rules when operating with my sons and one of their friends during an ARRL
> DX contest. Luckily, I avoided QSOs with Europe and Asia, concentrating
> on South America and the Caribbean (the conditions helped make this any
> easy strategy) where third-party agreements are common.
>
> Technically, they need to have a copy of the third-party list with them
> and should only work those countries.
By the book, an unlicensed op cannot be the "control" operator. A
fully licensed individual must be present and in "control" at all
times. An unlicensed individual or one using priviledges beyond
his/her license may make contacts only with US or countries
that have a valid third party agreement.
Mike, W1NR
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