Thanks, Steve N8BJQ.
I went back and looked at the rules (again), which say this about
assistance:
IV. QSO Alerting Assistance
The use of any technology or other source that provides callsign or
multiplier identification along with frequency information about a
signal to the operator. This includes, but is not limited to, use of
DX Cluster, packet, local or remote callsign and frequency decoding
technology (e.g., CW Skimmer or Reverse Beacon Network), or operating
arrangements involving other individuals.
1. All stations are allowed to use QSO Alerting Assistance. *No
self-spotting or asking to be spotted is allowed.*
2. *Stations attempting digital EME or digital meteor-scatter QSOs
are allowed to spot the callsign, frequency, and sequence only.
Caution:* To ensure strict compliance with these rules, the
adjudication process will include review of realtime and archived
transcripts from websites used to coordinate alerting data during
the contest period.
3. The use of non-amateur means to effect a QSO is not allowed. This
includes use of the telephone, and website posts providing
information *beyond* that of callsign, frequency, and sequence.
4. *Rovers may use APRS to announce their location.*
I think the rules are pretty clear. A key point is to not confuse
self-spotting for meteor-scatter and EME with self-spotting for all
digital modes. Self-spotting for M-S and EME is allowed but not allowed
for general digital use (e.g., JT65, FT8, etc.)
73, Bob K0NR
On 14-Jul-17 3:43 PM, Steve Bolia wrote:
For this year's contest, FT8 contacts will be treated like JT65 Terrestrial
contacts. No self-spotting is allowed. Please pass this on to your
friends.
73
Steve, N8BJQ
CQ VHF Contest Director
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