Not being able to participate in either SS this year, I've stayed out of the discussion. But, what Hans did was correct and something that any of us could have done, and then, no more guessing, you h
But, what Hans did was correct and something that any of us could have done, and then, no more guessing, you have the answer. Really no need to speculate on an issue when you can just email the conte
blog is clearly identified and what they say is clearly visible and searchable. It is authoritative within that context. be identified as the Blogger, along with contact information...along with all
Hi Ev: You forgot the "VUAC" blog (if it existed) :-) !!! 73 Bob, K1VU _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/ma
G'day Mike: Then we can assume that the published Sweepstakes rules will be changed forthwith (on the web, and in the next QST publication) to say "...send any two (decimal)digits..." rather than ".
The problem with this discussion is that it is based on two fallacies: 1) The only person capable of understanding the rules in their entirety is the sponsor or the sponsor's appointed manager. 2) Th
Sure, you come up with this idea *AFTER* the CW SS... <grin> -- Doug Smith W9WI Pleasant View (Nashville), TN EM66 http://www.w9wi.com who actually *was* first licensed in '73 _______________________
Use some common sense, and stop imagining what might be intended or that other things that are not spelled out are penalties. I have been lurking on this reflector for many years and have followed ma
Ladies & Gents, I advice you to read the piece from Arnie N6HC below again and again, until you're sure you understand it. Sadly it is the holy f......g truth. Michael 4X4KF -- ______________________
So, while I see us on the same side in the battle, I will continue to be vocal and speak out against the tyranny. I wish you god speed. Just be wise enough to pick and choose your battles carefully.
That's good, because now that we know that we cannot take the League's published contest rules (guidelines? suggestions?) as Gospel without Contest Desk interpretation, there are many battles to com
Sigh... There IS NO amount of clarification of rules that will be specific enough to preclude interpretation. I've been writing rules and guidelines for over 10 years now, and have not found one rule
Why would you want to? The serial number does not affect score, it is just a piece of info exchanged between stations. For that matter, SS rules do not prescribe that the numbers start at "1", only
Rules Interpretation Solution: First, the sponsoring entity will hire the country's best legislation writing lawyers to insure all the rules are written so there can be no room for interpretation, ir
I wouldn't. I was pointing out the hazards of having to "go lawyer" for every single aspect of a contest. I get a lot of comments such as Jeff's: end quote And it makes me cringe. Personally I'm expe
Why would you want to? The serial number does not affect score, it is just a piece of info exchanged between stations. For that matter, SS rules do not prescribe that the numbers start at "1", only t
I have found that asking for volunteers is hands down the best way to clear a room. 8^) -73 de Mike KB3EIA - _______________________________________________ CQ-Contest mailing list CQ-Contest@contest
Hey, folks...this is not Rocket Science. My 2 cents about the way the SS Exchange Rules *should* have read (also considering my own recent Paradigm Shift): == 4. Exchange: The required exchange consi
Funny thing is I'm usually in agreement with most of what Rick posts, but... 1. Don't convince us. We don't write the rules. Convince the ARRL. 2. Check: why does it make the slightest bit difference
Hey Kelly: This was meant to be semi tongue-in-cheek, OM, yet an example how words and terms like "must", "prohibited", "not allowed", "no substitutions", "please don't do this yet", etc. can be used