[CQ-Contest] Public access to logs

[Ron Notarius W3WN]

That's what I get for not checking that myself.  I stand corrected, and I
thank you for it Joe.

73

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:w4tv at subich.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 4:09 PM
To: wn3vaw at verizon.net; 'CQ Contest Reflector'
Subject: RE: [CQ-Contest] Public access to logs



> Now, as I think has already been mentioned in this
> discussion, the fine print in the ARRL rule is that the log
> restriction is for DXpeditions; so if I understand that
> correctly, that argument is now moot and the integrity of the
> DXCC program is unaffected.

The ARRL/DXCC rules do not say that.  The rule in its entirety is:

> 5. The presentation in any public forum of logs or other
> representations of station operation showing details of
> station activity or other information from which all
> essential QSO elements (time, date, band, mode and callsign)
> for individual contacts can be derived creates a question as
> to the integrity of the claimed QSOs with that station during
> the period encompassed by the log. Presentation of such
> information in any public forum by the station operator,
> operators or associated parties is not allowed and may be
> considered sufficient reason to deny ARRL award credit for
> contacts with any station for which such presentations have
> been made. Persistent violation of this provision may result
> in disqualification from the DXCC program.

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