Uh oh - time to lawyer up. But seriously, surely "to use" means (in
this context) "to take advantage of." No other reading makes sense.
73, Pete N4ZR
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On 10/24/2011 6:58 AM, kr2q@optimum.net wrote:
> My previous post directed attention to the CQWWDX language on what
> constitutes "assisted." If you missed
> it, go here: http://www.cqww.com/rules.php Note section 12.A. The 2nd
> sentence. Or see my original
> post here:
> http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/cq-contest/2011-October/095952.html
>
> So what about the ARRL DX test? Here is their Rule. Note 2.1.1 The verb is
> "use" not "receive." Again,
> in my simple mind, if you send a DX spot or provide assistance, that falls
> within the definition of "use." I
> mean, if you use cluster or packet to SEND a spot, are you not USING the
> spotting network?
>
>
> [snip]
> 2.1.Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting, receiving, and
> logging functions as well
> as equipment and antenna adjustments.
>
> 2.1.1.Use of spotting assistance or nets (operating arrangements
> involving other individuals,
> DX-alerting nets, packet, Internet, multi-channel decoders such as CW
> Skimmer, etc) is not permitted.
> [snip]
>
> de Doug KR2Q
>
> Final Disclaimer: The above comments are MY OWN and should never be
> construed as
> being representative of the opinions of any contest committee with which I
> may be
> associated.
>
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