[CQ-Contest] OMG...another post on....ASSISTED? Yes (sorry)

[Alfred J. Frugoli (KE1FO)]

I don't see how having somebody "stop by" is clearly defined.  Rule 
2.2.1 states "not physically located at the station".  Rule 2.2 talks 
about transmitting, receiving, logging and adjustments.  A friend who 
stops by and tells you that 10M is open to EU, or VY1JA is on 21035 is 
not transmitting, receiving, logging or adjusting, and he's at your 
site.  How is that clear in the rules?  Is it in the spirit of the 
rules?  Not in my opinion - but definitely not clear in the rules.

73 de Al, KE1FO

kr2q at optonline.net wrote:

2.2.Single Operator Assisted: One person performs all transmitting, receiving, and logging functions as well as equipment and antenna adjustments.

2.2.1.Use of spotting assistance or nets (operating arrangements involving other individuals,
DX-alerting nets, packet, etc) not physically located at the station is permitted. 

[end snip]

Having somebody "stop by" and give you information that you later USE, is clearly defined.
There is nothing about your intent, nothing about solicitation, only something about USE
of SPOTTING ASSISTANCE.