Hello Mark...
Thanks for your reply and clarification. I sent my second message to the
list before I found your reply.
I do hope the wording of the rules is reviewed by the NAQP managers. One
of the rules I am always looking for is "Can I use the spotting network
in this contest or not, and if so, what are the limitations?" That's the
basis for my suggestion that "Assistance / spotting" should be a
numbered item in the rule set. The existing wording requires reading
three different parts to obtain the answer, as you outlined.
A couple months ago I was diagnosed with attention deficit dis... oh
look, a new band/mode I need was just spotted!
:-)
73 de Bob - KØRC in MN
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On 2/20/2013 11:33 AM, K6UFO Mark Aaker wrote:
Hello Bob, I'm sorry you found the NAQP Rules to be confusing.
I think it helps if you read "spotting" to mean "identifying the call and frequency
of a station."
5.a.i. says that the Single Operator should perform this function.
5.a.ii says that in the Single Operator category, obtaining this from any other
source is prohibited.
5.a.v says use of assistance such as packet spotting networks will place the
operation into the multioperator category.
Yes, the Multi-operator category may use spotting assistance from any source.
We will consider your suggestions to improve the rules for next year.
Mark Aaker K6UFO NAQP RTTY Contest Manager k6ufo at arrl.net
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On 2/20/2013 02:18 AM, Robert Chudek - K0RC wrote:
Hello Mark... Can you (or someone) please clarify the following Single Operator
Entry
Classification: "Entry Classification: a. Single Operator i. One person
performs all transmitting, receiving, spotting and logging
functions as well as equipment and antenna adjustments. ii. Access to spotting
information obtained directly or indirectly from
any source other than the station operator, such as from other stations
or automated tools, is prohibited." My question is this: In subsection "i." why is the
word "Spotting"
included? In subsection "ii." spotting information is explicitly
prohibited. This double-talk language leads to confusion. Next, in the
Multi-Operator Two-Transmitter category, there is no
mention about spotting. Does that mean an operator can use the network
for spotting? If so, why not simply state it. Kudos! Rule number 7 is plain English. CW
only, SSB only, RTTY only. Then in Rule 10, the "assistance" question is buried
in the second half
of the "Exchange" rule. In my mind, assistance and spotting go
hand-in-hand. Why not add a plain English rule about spotting and
assistance as a numbered item? My apology if I "sound cranky"... I guess I am! 73 de
Bob - KØRC in MN ------------------------------------------------------------------------
On 2/19/2013 11:10 PM, K6UFO Mark Aaker wrote:
Saturday February 23 will be RTTY-full with the North American QSO Party >from 1800Z Saturday to 0600Z Sunday. For Chicago, that's Noon to Midnight CST
>on Saturday February 23. >>The friendly exchange is a Name and State (or Province or Country). >Maximum power is 100 watts, and five bands
from 10m to 80m. QSOs and >Multipliers count again on each band. Rules and other information at: >http://ncjweb.com/naqprules.php >>You may
form a Team of two to five single-ops. Register your Team before >the contest starts at the "Team Registration" link at
>http://www.ncjweb.com/contests.php >>If you want to check your setup in advance, try the 30 minute practice session >the prior evening, Friday
9PM CST (0300Z Saturday). Use the NAQP exchange, >bands and rules - but no logs or reporting. >>See you in NAQP RTTY on Saturday February 23!
>>Mark Aaker K6UFO >NAQP RTTY Contest Manager >k6ufo at arrl.net >
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