Sure sounds like, "use of spotting assistance" to me.
de Doug KR2Q
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alfred J. Frugoli (KE1FO)"
Date: Monday, December 4, 2006 10:52 pm
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] OMG...another post on....ASSISTED? Yes (sorry)
To: kr2q@optonline.net, Cq-Contest Reflector
> I don't see how having somebody "stop by" is clearly defined.
> Rule
> 2.2.1 states "not physically located at the station". Rule 2.2
> talks
> about transmitting, receiving, logging and adjustments. A
> friend who
> stops by and tells you that 10M is open to EU, or VY1JA is on
> 21035 is
> not transmitting, receiving, logging or adjusting, and he's at
> your
> site. How is that clear in the rules? Is it in the spirit of
> the
> rules? Not in my opinion - but definitely not clear in the rules.
>
> 73 de Al, KE1FO
>
> kr2q@optonline.net wrote:
>
> 2.2.Single Operator Assisted: One person performs all
> transmitting, receiving, and logging functions as well as
> equipment and antenna adjustments.
>
> 2.2.1.Use of spotting assistance or nets (operating arrangements
> involving other individuals,
> DX-alerting nets, packet, etc) not physically located at the
> station is permitted.
>
> [end snip]
>
> Having somebody "stop by" and give you information that you
> later USE, is clearly defined.
> There is nothing about your intent, nothing about solicitation,
> only something about USE
> of SPOTTING ASSISTANCE.
>
>
>
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