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Subject: [CQ-Contest] Single OP / 2 Radio in WPX?
From: w4an@contesting.com (Bill Fisher - W4AN)
Date: Tue May 26 13:04:10 1998
> I'm missing the addition of the CQ WW DX rules "the op can
> change bands at any time". 

The rule was added one year after I operated the WPX CW contest as 
single-op, multi-transmitter.  I checked with N8BJQ before the event to 
see if such an operation would be DQ'ed.  Since there was no rule 
prohibiting this operation, there was no reason for a DQ.

I CQ'ed simultaneously on two bands for most of the contest.  I still got 
beat by KT3Y.  My most interesting QSO that year was when K1AR called me 
on 15 meters and gave me the report on 20 meters.  I can't remember what 
band I logged.  :)  

At any rate... it was an interesting experience.  I'm sure it helped my 
score, but I dont think it was significant.  Using the 2nd radio for S&P 
can be just as productive if done right.  It also shows that rules should 
be tweaked constantly to stay in step with technology and other factors 
that change the make-up of a contest.

73

Bill, W4AN


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