I think probably the clearest way to get an answer on the legality of this
is to just ask. Bart, any thoughts? Can a single op run SO2R, or beacon on
microwaves while working 2 or 6?
73,
Sean WA1TE
On Wed, Jun 13, 2018 at 11:39 PM Alan Larson <wa6azp@gmail.com> wrote:
> Walt, AJ6T (EM64) writes:
> > On the other hand, regarding simultaneous transmissions on different
> > bands, this ARRL June VHF Contest rule suggests that it is allowed:
> >
> > *7.3.*Only one transmitted signal per band (6, 2, 1-1/4, etc) at any
> > given time is permitted, regardless of mode; alternating CQs on two or
> > more frequencies using the same band and mode is prohibited.
> >
> > Is there a definitive answer on this issue??? I would prefer to be able
> > to transmit simultaneously on multiple bands.? If you are banging away
> > on 2m MSK144, why should you have to constrain yourself to only transmit
> > on 6m in between the 2m MS TX sequences?
>
> and Zack, W9SZ writes:
> > A lot of people will beacon on a microwave band while liaising on 144 or
> > 432 (or even 1296). I figured there was nothing wrong with that.
>
> These do not conflict. 3.1 describes single operator stations. Single
> operator rules prohibit more than one signal at a time. That one operator
> is expected to be operating one band. If the station is a multioperator
> effort, then it is reasonable to expect that different bands may be
> active at the same time.
>
> By this, one would see that having the computer CQing on one band while
> the human is on another would be a violation of the rules - there is more
> than one signal at a time. The computer would be a second operator.
>
> Thus, Zack is perfectly legit to beacon or auto-cq on one band while
> operating on another, >>> if he was not entering as a single operator <<<.
> Note the exception in rule 7.1 that would allow announcing his presence
> (but apparently not CQing), even if a single operator.
>
> For Walt, there is a definitive answer. If you are single-operator,
> you cannot do it. If you are not a multi-op, you can.
>
> Walt - I guess the EM64 explains why I haven't heard you on here in the
> Bay area lately.
>
> Alan
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