It says "the use of".
I think using RBN to check who might be hearing you is definitely "using"
the RBN.
> The way I read the CQWW rule, RBN is an *example* of a "technology or
> other source that *COULD PROVIDE* call sign or multiplier
> identification along with frequency information to the operator". If
> it is not used to provide the operator with frequency information
> about other call signs / multipliers, I don't think it would be in
> violation of the rule. Another example might be CW Skimmer in "BLIND
> mode" (not sure what the CQWW position on that actually is).
>
> Personally, I don't think that querying the RBN to see where you're
> being heard constitutes "QSO alerting assistance"... JMHO...
>
> 73,
>
> ~iain / N6ML
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 4:19 PM, <w5ov@w5ov.com> wrote:
>> There are two parts to the CQWW rules concerning single operator that
>> make
>> this entirely clear and without exception:
>>
>> The first:
>> A. Single Operator Categories
>> 1. Single Operator: QSO alerting assistance of any kind is prohibited
>> (see
>> VIII.2).
>>
>> Second: Definitions:
>>
>> VIII.2. QSO alerting assistance: The use of any technology or other
>> source
>> that provides call sign or multiplier identification along with
>> frequency
>> information to the operator. It includes, but is not limited to, use of
>> DX
>> cluster, packet, local or remote call sign and frequency decoding
>> technology (e.g., CW Skimmer or Reverse Beacon Network), or operating
>> arrangements involving other individuals.
>>
>> So, as I read it, it says specifically that Single Ops may not use RBN
>> since RBN is part of the definition of assistance. It has nothing to do
>> with remote receivers.
>>
>> The rules are published here:
>>
>> http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Bob W5OV
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> "BTW CQ WW rules clearly disallow RBN for Single Operators with no any
>> Exception"
>>> Actually it doesn't. The rules state that this technology cannot be
>> used
>>> to
>>> decode callsign and frequency information or multiplier information.
>>> Since
>>> you know your callsign, transmit frequency, and whether you need
>> yourself
>>> for a mult before looking for a signal report on RBN, there is actually
>> no
>>> violation of the rules on the surface from my read.
>>> You could argue it's the use of a remote receiver. However if that is
>> the
>>> case than all RBN use would be prohibited for all users regardless of
>>> class
>>> except extreme.
>>> My interpretation of the rules only but read them yourself and see if
>> you
>>> disagree.
>>> 73
>>> Ed N1UR
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