That is one of those rules loosely followed on Field Day I believe (from
observation). Same as who is watching the stations at 3:00 AM when all the
extra class hams are asleep? Have you been to a FD where the operator’s meeting
before kickoff stressed that if you are operating outside your privileges, make
sure there is a control operator around or stay in your privileges?
That’s just like the one later down the page in the FAQ that states the ID
requirements of a 1x1 station. When was the last time you heard the hourly ID
from a 1x1 station (especially if they use it for a DXPedition). I have
listened to stations for the whole hour and unless the normal 500 watt station
reduced their power to 1 watt, I have yet to hear the 1x1 hourly ID with a
regular call. Well our club does it but we stress the point to all the ops at
the top of the hour.
Q. We will be using a special 1 by 1 callsign for Field Day. Is there anything
special we must do?
A. Yes, at least once per hour each station using the special call must also ID
with the FCC-issued station call. (97.119(d))
Tom NY4I
> For those that were interested in the subject of Control Operators,
> Unlicensed Operators participating in contests, and the application of Third
> Party rules, you might want to read the ARRL Field Day application note
> concerning the subject.
>
>
>
> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2017/19-2017%20FD%20-%20Control%20O
> <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2017/19-2017%20FD%20-%20Control%20O>
> perator%20Info%20-%20Who%20is%20in%20control.pdf
>
> Ed N1UR
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