If a contest's rules say nothing about Assisted operation, does that mean it's allowed without restriction? Note that Single-Op has no uniform definition. For example, in the ARRL RTTY Roundup, Singl
Kermit, If you are referring to the CQ 160 CW contest this weekend, there is NO single op assisted. The categories are single op OR multi-op. If you use any assistance you are a multi-op. CU on in th
Usually if it says nothing, the assumption is that you must classify yourself as multi-single as the single operator rules have language about the -operatordoing all of the activity. ARRL 160 and ARR
Guys, I think what Milt meant to say is there is no Single Op Assisted for LOW POWER in the CQ160. There is Single Op Classic (unassisted) and Single Op with cluster etc (Assisted). Rules here: http:
What Rich says is correct. I would just add that the ARRL 10 and 160 contests are severely anachronistic in this respect. Nobody is suggesting that assistance be allowed for "pure" single-ops, but su
The rules (http://cq160.com/rules.htm) indicate that there is a SO(A) category in CQ 160. However, there is no unique SO(A)LP category. ARRL 160 rules (http://www.arrl.org/160-meter) relegate cluster
Each contest has its own rules. Do you expect all contests to be the same? Why? Which contest are you talking about when you say "a contest's rules say nothing about Assisted operation"? Both of the
I was just asking a general question because there are contests where the rules don't mention the subject. As an example, the BARTG Sprint this weekend. The contests I gave as examples state their ru
According to the CQ 160 CW rules on the Web (<http://www.cq160.com/rules.htm>), there IS a single op assisted class in this contest. It was added in 2009, and appears in the results listings since th
Pete, the CAC is what it says - "advisory." It's also comprised of volunteers. The CAC reports its findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors, and the board decides (or not). This puts th
How about "We've done it that way from the days of sp*rk gap. So, if it's good enough for the sp*rkies, its good enough for us. ? :) BTW, how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? 72/73 de n8xx
Hi Bob But, it just seems silly to have SOHP, SOLP, SOHP(A), MS/HP, but no catagory for SOLP(A). What could be the logical reasoning for not having an (A) for low power, other than 'If you don't like
I wouldn't know. I tune 100Hz off the pin, work St. Peter, and move on rather than sticking around to count. :) -- *Michael D. Adams* (N1EN) Poquonock, Connecticut | mda@n1en.org ____________________
No, but you now have asked Sean regarding board action on the proposed rules change, and he's a person who should know. I was simply explaining how League governance typically works, since you had as
Rick, I'm well aware of that, which is why I contacted Directors who contest, to try to get the issue before the Board. My question really goes to why the question has to wait for a semi-annual Board
I know how League governance is arranged. What I don't understand is why some things like this couldn't be delegated to a Board Committee. Oh wait, I said that in my last e-mail. My ARRL Director is
For these contests where there is no assisted category, instead of making yet another category, why not just allow single ops to use assistance?! Anyone licensed in the last 15 years has never experi
So you and the others who aren't happy should vote him out next election. Barry W2UP My ARRL Director is totally unresponsive as far as I can tell - and I'm far from the only Roanoke ARRL member who
Hi Pete I don't believe the Programs and Services Committee has released the minutes yet. I also don't think that the addition of new categories in contests is a "minor matter." 73, Sean Kutzko KX9X
Sorry Randy, but "pure" SO should NOT be required to compete with assisted operators. There is no logical reason to require it. There is a large community of good contesters who wish to compete with