Me too.
It is obvious that this rule was created JUST FOR THE CONTEST, not for general
station building and maintenance. I.e. it does not apply before or after the
Contest
Yuri VE3DZ
-----Original Message-----
From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Doug
Renwick
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 10:09 AM
I read the rule differently. It applies DURING the contest, not before.
Doug
-----Original Message-----
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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