KI9A@aol.com wrote:
> Excuse my ignorance, and, not condoning the recent DQ's.
>
> 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.
>
> 73- Chuck KI9A
>
Chuck,
The answer is pretty simple. To prevent a multi-transmitter station
from using it's full capabilities to enter a category where the number
of transmitters in simultaenous use is limited (multi-1 or multi-2).
The ten-minute rule takes away most of the advantage of having multiple
simultaneous transmitters while giving the contest sponsors a tangible
way to enforce the rules of the catagory in an objective, measurable way.
Otherwise, what's to keep a multi-multi station from entering as
multi-single?
Dave/K8CC
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