FT-8 DXpedition mode would be prohibited under current contest rules for
single operator
*1. General Rules for all ARRL Contest Above 50 MHz:*
*.....*
*2.1. Single Operator:* One person performs all transmitting, receiving,
spotting, and logging functions as well as equipment and antenna
adjustments. *Only one transmitted signal per band is permitted at any
given time*; alternating CQs on two or more frequencies using the same band
and mode is prohibited. Non-contact-producing activities as described in
Rule 1.16 are not considered transmitted signals for the purpose of
applying this rule
I don't find anything that explicitly states the same for rover or
multiop. It is probably implied but rules is rules.
The use the DXpedition mode in the contest would definitely fall into the
poor operating etiquette and practice category.
-Scott AA5AM
On Mon, May 28, 2018 at 9:24 AM, Stu <stu@stu2labs.com> wrote:
> Which version of WSJT-X are people planning to use for the upcoming VHF
> contest?
>
> Do people plan to use the FT-8 DXpedition mode? The documentation sounds
> like this should be done on a different frequency than 50.313 because of
> the way WSJT manages the QSO.
>
> BTW - the W4IY group will be QRV for the contest on Flagpole Knob, VA.
> FM08jm. Bottom 4 bands.
>
> 73
> Stu2,
> W7IY
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