I too would be interested in learning the answers to such questions, Good
call...
Marc Tessier - VE3TES
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From: "Robert Chudek - K0RC" <k0rc@citlink.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 2:18 AM
To: <rtty@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [RTTY] NAQP RTTY contest on Saturday February 23
Hello Mark...
Can you (or someone) please clarify the following Single Operator Entry
Classification:
"Entry Classification:
a. Single Operator
i. One person performs all transmitting, receiving, spotting and logging
functions as well as equipment and antenna adjustments.
ii. Access to spotting information obtained directly or indirectly from
any source other than the station operator, such as from other stations or
automated tools, is prohibited."
My question is this: In subsection "i." why is the word "Spotting"
included? In subsection "ii." spotting information is explicitly
prohibited. This double-talk language leads to confusion.
Next, in the Multi-Operator Two-Transmitter category, there is no mention
about spotting. Does that mean an operator can use the network for
spotting? If so, why not simply state it.
Kudos! Rule number 7 is plain English. CW only, SSB only, RTTY only.
Then in Rule 10, the "assistance" question is buried in the second half of
the "Exchange" rule. In my mind, assistance and spotting go hand-in-hand.
Why not add a plain English rule about spotting and assistance as a
numbered item?
My apology if I "sound cranky"... I guess I am!
73 de Bob - KØRC in MN
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On 2/19/2013 11:10 PM, K6UFO Mark Aaker wrote:
Saturday February 23 will be RTTY-full with the North American QSO Party
from 1800Z Saturday to 0600Z Sunday. For Chicago, that's Noon to Midnight
CST
on Saturday February 23.
The friendly exchange is a Name and State (or Province or Country).
Maximum power is 100 watts, and five bands from 10m to 80m. QSOs and
Multipliers count again on each band. Rules and other information at:
http://ncjweb.com/naqprules.php
You may form a Team of two to five single-ops. Register your Team before
the contest starts at the "Team Registration" link at
http://www.ncjweb.com/contests.php
If you want to check your setup in advance, try the 30 minute practice
session
the prior evening, Friday 9PM CST (0300Z Saturday). Use the NAQP
exchange,
bands and rules - but no logs or reporting.
See you in NAQP RTTY on Saturday February 23!
Mark Aaker K6UFO
NAQP RTTY Contest Manager
k6ufo@arrl.net
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