K8DO wrote:
> However, claiming that 'gentlemen' shouldn't even make
> directional calls in a contest is absurd...
> I will contest my way, you contest yours, and I will
> respectfully decline anyones gentleman's agreement...
W6WRT replied:
> I agree, that is a ridiculous assertion.
> Making a directional CQ or CQ (specific area) does not
> involve assistance from a third party at all and as
> far as I know is allowed by any and all contest sponsors.
>
> However... this is not the same as broadcasting your
> needs, such as "Does anyone know where I can find a
> VO1?" That would involve a third party and would put
> one in the assisted class.
So...
OK: "CQ Contest, looking for VO1, looking for VO1,
CQ Contest, looking for VO1, CQ..."
Not OK: "CQ Contest, Anyone know where there's a VO1,
CQ Contest..."
Now *that* seems a rather ridiculous difference, but
I guess if it makes one feel better...
73 Mike N2MG
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