> But, what is the idea behind the 10 min rule for M/S, anyway? It's still
> a single transmitter, just multiple operators. What makes this any
> different than a S/O making band changes?
>
> Just wondering. Seems to me like a really silly rule...that's why I need
> a decent explanation of why.
Without the 10 minute rule - one can just use unlimited transmitters and
operate like they were a full multi-multi. The intent of the 10 minute
rule (or a limited # of band changes/hour) is to "enforce" the intent of
the category - which is that you have two stations setup.
This is a necessary evil for multi-single or two transmitter categories.
The recent DQs in the CQ WW were a result of people who changed the times
in their log - so that it complied with the 10 minute rule - but not the
intent of the category. They were essentially unlimited multi-multis with
rubber clocks.
In the case of single-ops - there is resistance towards limiting the
operator with this rule. It would basically prevent the practice of
QSYing multipliers to different bands - and also second radio operation
where QSOs are found on a second band while running on another band.
73 Tree N6TR
tree@kkn.net
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