Bob, your interpretation of the ARRL rule is far beyond its bounds. Fairly
read and in context, it refers to non-operating help with the station
DURING the contest.
To me, this rule is addressing the situation described, for example, by the
operator of the top claimed SOAB score described on 3830scores in this
year's ARRL CW contest Amplifier died and 40M antenna rotation failed.
Another person fixed these issues during the contest, while the single
operator continued operating. The issue raised in whether this should be
SOAB -- with another directly assisting at the station with normal but
non-operating issues -- or should this be SOAB unlimited or single
transmitter multi-op?
I have no strong opinion right now, but it is a legitimate issue for
discussion. Thanks for bringing this rule to our attention, I had not
enoticed it, maybe because it doesn't affect me in any fashion. During
contests I am completely alone and even have to microwave my own meals and
brew my own coffee as well as fix any station issues. (But I think the
luxury of having someone bring coffee and meals should not change one's
contest category.)
73, Dave K3ZJ
On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 8:29 AM, <w5ov@w5ov.com> wrote:
> Hopefully, the ARRL will also fix the truly stupid rule they have now
> concerning single ops:
>
> 2.1.Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting, receiving, and
> logging functions as well as equipment and antenna adjustments.
>
> How they slipped in this phrase: "as well as equipment and antenna
> adjustments" is indeed a mystery. I wonder what the motivation was behind
> that and who proposed it?
>
> The rule should only be:
>
> 2.1.Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting, receiving, and
> logging functions.
>
> Anything else is superfluous.
>
>
> This precludes anyone who gets help building their station, hires someone
> to install their antennas, set up their software, etc., from ever entering
> as a single operator.
>
> So, if you have a bunch of locals help you put up or repair your antenna,
> you can never enter as a single operator. If you send your FTDX-5000 to
> Yaesu, for repair, you can never enter as single operator. If you own a
> big station, and involve other people in building or maintaining your
> station, no one can ever enter as a single op from your station.
>
> How many single ops actually build and operate their stations without
> having anyone ever help them?
>
> Totally absurd.
>
> This has to go.
>
> 73,
>
> Bob W5OV
>
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