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

[Paul J. Piercey]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of 
> Alfred J. Frugoli (KE1FO)
> Sent: December 5, 2006 03:51
> To: kr2q at optonline.net; Cq-Contest Reflector
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] OMG...another post on....ASSISTED? 
> Yes (sorry)
> 
> 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. 
> 

Thanks Al,

Looks like you've answered the question for everyone. Refer to the
definition of "spotting assistance or nets" as outlined above. "Operating
Arrangements" alludes to a preconceived plan and therefore absolves any
"random" comment heard or received on the air. Random means not planned or
arranged.

Pretty clear to me.

73 -- Paul VO1HE