My memory must be too long.
From the beginning until year 2000, the Multi-Single rule for WPX was:
2. Multi-Operator
(a) Single-Transmitter: Only one transmitter and one band permitted during the
same time period (defined as 10 minutes).
There was no second multiplier station. That started in 2001.
The problem with a category called multi-single that allows a second multiplier
station is that it is no longer multi-single. It is more like multi-1.5 or
multi-two. This is great fun for the guys with big stations that can do
multi-two, but not so easy for the guys who can only have one station on the
air at a time.
Of course, we now see that even a single band is not enough of a limit because
the big guys all use multiple transmitters on one band. The original purpose
of the category – too have a limit of one station with more than one operator –
has been distorted.
I notice that those doing most of the complaining are from the big stations
that could do multi-two, but do not want to move up to the higher level of
competition. But, maybe I am not understanding this correctly.
Randy, K5ZD
From: I4UFH [mailto:i4ufh@libero.it]
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 1:29 PM
To: k5zd@charter.net
Cc: <oe1ems@emssolutions.at>; <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] WPX 10 min rule for MS - survey
From 2008 rules :
In a time slot of 10 min u can use other band to pickup mults, interlocked with
the run station , to be compliant with the rules of one signal only on air ..
It Is not a multiplier transmitter ??
73 de Fabio I4UFH
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(a) Single-Transmitter (MULTI-ONE): Only one transmitter and one band permitted
during the same time period (defined as 10 minutes). Exception: One other band
may be used during any 10-minute period if the station worked is a new
multiplier. Use a separate serial number sequence for each band. Logs found in
violation of the 10-minute rule will be automatically reclassified as
multi-multi. Maximum power allowed is 1500 watts total output. Your log MUST
show the correct serial number sent and received for each contact........
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