[CQ-Contest] Defining CQ's Operating Time

[Ev Tupis]

If the term were defined, then programmers could code
to address it.  Unfortunately, it appears to be a rule
without a meaningful definition.  There are several
such rules, so it is in good company. :)

Ev, W2EV


--- "Gerry Treas, K8GT" <k8gt at twmi.rr.com> wrote:

> 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.
> >
> >Read the rules.
> >
> >Quack
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: "Ev Tupis" <w2ev at yahoo.com>
> >To: "CQ-Contest eMail Remailer"
> <cq-contest at contesting.com>
> >Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 2:09 AM
> >Subject: [CQ-Contest] Defining CQ's Operating Time
> >
> >
> >  
> >
> >>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
> >>
> >>In Section VIII, there is a reference to requiring
> >>single operator stations to operate for 12 hours.
> >>
> >>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...
> >>
> >>How is the term "operate" defined and "operating
> time"
> >>calculated for the purposes of meeting this rule?
> >>
> >>Ev Tupis, W2EV
> >>
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