[CQ-Contest] Question about CQWW rules

[Alfred J. Frugoli (KE1FO)]

This may be fine with the ARRL, but I doubt the FCC would be all that happy!

73 de Al, KE1FO

----- Original Message -----
From: K4SB
Sent: 10/21/2003 9:43:45 PM
To: cq-contest at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Question about CQWW rules

> Mike Gilmer wrote:
> > Certainly the rule DISALLOWS a visiting operator from using his own call at
> > a multi-op. Sorry guys, no DXing with the host's equipment!  But this was
> > NOT the original question.
> > Mike N2MG
> -----------
> Nope, not true for ARRL contests. An operator doesn't even have to be
> present at the MM (or SO, or whatever) for his call to be used.
> Furthermore, and this is a directly from ARRL, any stations worked by
> a crew may be claimed for credit toward any ARRL award by the holder
> of the call used, and since by definition, QSL submittal is regarded
> as sufficient proof of contact, would apply to CQ contests also.
> 
> In fact, ARRL told me ( and I complained about a station doing exactly
> the above ) that as long as I gave my permission, ANY licensed ham in
> ANY country could use my call in
> ANY contest, and I would receive credit for the contact as if I had
> actually been there and made it. So much for the integrity of DXCC.
> 
> So, for you 160 guys, the next time a P5 shows up, just ask your
> friendly JA or HL buddy to work him for you.
> 
> 73
> Ed
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