[CQ-Contest] Non-Mult Assistance ???

[Eric Hilding]

Paul, VO1HE, wrote:

 > Rule 2.1 of the ARRL General Rules for Contests Below 30MHz states:
 >
 >         Single Operator: One person performs all the transmitting,
 > receiving, and logging functions as well as equipment and antenna
 > adjustments.
 >
 > If you are operating in the contest and your next-door neighbour drops by
 > and tells you that one of your wires had let go on one end but he slung it
 > back up for you, I guess he's now a part of your Multi-Op team.

On the surface, according to the rules as stated, methinks you are right, 
Paul.  But is slinging a fallen antenna back into it's original place 
really an "adjustment" (vs. trimming or adding wire to achieve a desired 
resonance & SWR)???  Hmmm.  The Contest Lawyer's have gotta love this kind 
of hair-splitting example.

BTW, I wish it were as easy to work you in SS as on this Reflector :-)

73...

Rick, K6VVA

P.S. DISCLAIMER: My final comment above was NOT intended to be any type of 
advance "Internet Solicitation" for a SS QSO !!!