[Xtreme-talk] Self-spotting and Xtreme

[Ed Muns]

> There is some discussion on CQ-Contest about "self-spotting". 
> Someone suggested that it should be permitted in the Xtreme 
> categories.
> 
> It is not specifically permitted in the Xtreme rules, and the 
> general CQWW rules prohibit self-spotting, and asking others 
> to spot you.
> Thus, it is currently NOT permitted.
> 
> What do you think?

I do not think self-spotting should be permitted in the Xtreme rules.
Self-spotting, using any technology, is not in the spirit of radio-sport.
The purpose of the Xtreme category, according to the preamble to the rules,
is to allow technology experimentation.

Ed - W0YK