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Re: [CQ-Contest] Changes to the rules of the CQ WW

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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Changes to the rules of the CQ WW
From: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 07:29:14 -0600
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By not overdriving my amp, or radio, not using too much compression etc.

This rule is pointed at people that are on purpose making their signals wider in an attempt to keep their frequencies clear.

You need a scope to see your xmitted signal. There are a number of products that will work. Do you have to buy one to compete? NO! Can they be handy? You bet.

Bottom line don't operate like a LID. Creating excess splatter etc is probably a violation of your Gov't's rules as well as the contest rules.

Mike W0MU

On 8/28/2013 5:18 AM, Steef wrote:
Hello all,

As you perhaps know, there are some changes to the rules of the CQ WW.
Or at least the way they are written down.

In which now is stated that:
"The CQ WW DX Contest Committee is responsible for checking and
adjudicating the contest entries. Entrants are expected to follow the rules
and best amateur radio practices. Violation of the rules of the contest or
unsportsmanlike conduct may lead to disciplinary action by the Committee.
A. Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include,
but are not limited to:
5. Signals with excessive bandwidth (e.g., splatter, clicks) or harmonics
on other bands.”

And I like to ask you fellow contesters how you are going to make sure you
are obeying this rule?

I was at the Internationale Amateurfunk-Ausstellung in Friedrichshafen,
there where 3 representatives from Array Solutions. I asked theme if it is
possible to measure splatter whit the Power master. And in stead of trying
to give me an answer, the “guy” tried to make a fool of me, by loudly
yelling I want to have splatter (if you know who it was, say hello from
me). I presume this means that the meter is not capable of measuring
splatter. So I was wondering if the Wavenode is capable of really measuring
splatter of your one signal real time?  If so, is there someone whit some
experience with this? Ore are there some other solutions?

Thank you fore reading this question, time and efforts.
Please excuse my English.

73

Steef PA3S
http://www.dutchpacc.com
Http://www.contestgroup.nl
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