[CQ-Contest] Defining CQ's Operating Time

[Gerry Treas, K8GT]

Except that for logging, your time doesn't start until the first QSO in 
the log.  Then after that listening time counts.  There is no present 
way to log listening time prior to first QSO, at least with computer 
logging.

73, Gerry K8GT


Rex Maner wrote:

>For ARRL contest its Listening time in  SS to be counted as operating time.
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>Read the rules.
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>From: "Ev Tupis" <w2ev at yahoo.com>
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>>Since this is a CQ-sponsored list, I would like to ask
>>a CQWW question.  Based on the document found at this
>>URL: http://www.cqww.com/WW%20Rules%202006.pdf
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>>In Section VIII, there is a reference to requiring
>>single operator stations to operate for 12 hours.
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>>Based on a recent posting to this list where a station
>>can park on 10-meters and "wait for the band to open",
>>I wonder...
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>>How is the term "operate" defined and "operating time"
>>calculated for the purposes of meeting this rule?
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>>Ev Tupis, W2EV
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