Sure. In the same vein, using a radio and an antenna is "assistance". But
in the context of contest rules "solicitation" and "assistance" have
specific definitions that are much narrower than Webster's generic
definitions of these words. ;>)
Ed W0YK
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Al, AB2ZY, commented:
Heh. Isn't calling CQ technically soliciting??!!
Ed, W0YK, wrote
"Soliciting" is against most contest rules when it is done outside the
contest period and/or by a means other than the mode and band(s) in which
one is competing.
For example, it is usually not OK to set up a schedule before the contest.
It is usually not OK to announce on 40 meters that you are also on 20 meters
if you are a Single-Band 20m entry. It is not OK to use SSB to send
stations to your CW frequency if your entry is CW only. It is generally not
OK to self-spot on Packet, even if you are entering Assisted.
But, it is fine to move a station to another band during the contest, as
long as the current and destination modes/bands are all within your entry
category. I'm not aware of any contest rules that prohibit this.
Jim W7RY wrote:
As I remember soliciting is against the rules on some contests?
Ed W0YK wrote:
In addition, if the rate is
moderate, say below 130/hour, and we have not worked on the other band, then
I may send "QRV 28097.3" along with my TU/CQ QSL message. That lets you and
anyone else listening know where my other radio is. Toward the end of the
contest, this practice is much more prevalent.
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