Do we as contesters need to promote a set of rules for all HF Contests ?
Definitions of what we expect for a Single OP a multi Op and ask that of all
contest managers ?
The problem with that is the old "variety is the spice of life" what makes
different contests interesting is the quirks of the rules.
Interleaved QSOs I have no problem with on two bands - but I do have problems
on the same band - this has the potential to create a real mess - why stop at
two transmitted signals?
CQ has treated the issue with the following rule
1. Only one signal on a band is allowed at any time. When two or more
transmitters are present on the same band, a hardware device MUST be used to
prevent more than one signal at any one time. Alternating CQs on two or more
frequencies on a band is not permitted.
While this is admirable it does not prohibit two run frequencies if a station
wants to argue they did not call CQ on the second TX eg CALLSIGN CALLSIGN QRZ
There are lots of anomalies that this group has problems with - remember that
for every rule change there is a cause and effect - Sometimes rule changes are
not for the better.
Lots to ponder
hope to hear as many as possible on for the CQWPX from VK4KW
73
Trent
VK4TS
Po Box 275 Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Mobile 0408497550
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