[CQ-Contest] SS Gentlemen's Agreement re: Assistance

[Mike Gilmer]

K8DO wrote:
> However, claiming that 'gentlemen' shouldn't even make 
> directional calls in a contest is absurd...  
> I will contest my way, you contest yours, and I will 
> respectfully decline anyones gentleman's agreement...

W6WRT replied:
> I agree, that is a ridiculous assertion.
> Making a directional CQ or CQ (specific area) does not 
> involve assistance from a third party at all and as 
> far as I know is allowed by any and all contest sponsors.
> 
> However... this is not the same as broadcasting your 
> needs, such as "Does anyone know where I can find a 
> VO1?" That would involve a third party and would put 
> one in the assisted class.

So...

    OK: "CQ Contest, looking for VO1, looking for VO1, 
          CQ Contest, looking for VO1, CQ..."
Not OK: "CQ Contest, Anyone know where there's a VO1, 
          CQ Contest..."

Now *that* seems a rather ridiculous difference, but 
I guess if it makes one feel better...

73 Mike N2MG