The latest Version of WSJT-X finally puts the NA VHF Contest mode option up
front so with some education maybe less confusion?
73s de Tim - K7XC - DM09jh... sk
On Mon, May 28, 2018 at 7:41 PM, Scott Armstrong <aa5am@vntx.net> wrote:
> 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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