I may entirely have missed this one, but....
IMHO, Rule A:1 would apply to "spotting" stations.
There is no reason not to spot the stations you are working and many
cluster nodes will invoke the "contest" capabilities of the system,
which allows you to Spot only, and not receive spots from the system.
In doing so you would still adhere to rule A:2.
73, Mike WB9b
On 2013-02-20 1:18 AM, Robert Chudek - K0RC wrote:
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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