[CQ-Contest] Two callsign, two op, single station

[David Pruett]

PaulKB8N at aol.com wrote:
> It occurred to me during CQWW CW this weekend that the contest  could be very 
> exciting if two operators shared one station with two  callsigns.  I'm 
> talking about taking one or two hour shifts during the  prime hours, and perhaps a 
> longer shift during the wee hours of the morning and  the high-absorption 
> mid-day hours, with alternating callsigns and comparing  scores at the end of the 
> contest.
>  
> Seems like it might break up the 48 hours a bit and maybe even allow some  
> rest for our aging contest population.  Although it might be a crap  shoot as 
> far as good vs. bad hours and conditions, it might also address that  "level 
> playing field" issue.
>  
> Thoughts?
>  
> Paul, K5AF
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Paul,

In ARRL contests at least, the stations have to have separate operators 
and "radios", but HQ's interpretation is that its OK to share antennas only.

I don't see how this levels any playing field, only dilutes the competition.

Dave/K8CC