[CQ-Contest] SO vs. SOA definition re Skimmer

[Duane - N9DG]

I don’t have a dog in the HF contesting fight, but what happens with this issue here may very well set the tone for what happens in the VHF+ world in the future. There I do have a kennel full of dogs. Anyhow this is my suggestion for defining SO vs. SOA:


2.1. Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting, receiving, and logging functions as well as equipment and antenna adjustments.

2.1.1. All equipment used for receiving, decoding, or the locating of signals must be wholly contained within the station’s location.

2.1.2. Use of spotting assistance or operating arrangements involving other individuals, DX-alerting nets, packet, Internet, or uses any other means that extends beyond the station’s location is not permitted.

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2.2. Single Operator Assisted: One person performs all transmitting, receiving, and logging functions as well as equipment and antenna adjustments.

2.2.1. All equipment used for receiving, or decoding of signals must be wholly contained within the station’s location.

2.2.2. Use of spotting assistance including those not physically located at the station location is permitted.


Duane
N9DG