[CQ-Contest] IARU Rules RE: Packet

[Pete Smith]

Well, then, I see Hal's point - if it's been this way for a long time, 
that doesn't mean it's right, just that nobody has raised the issue.  I 
agree with Hal - every contest should have an SOU/SOA category.

73, Pete



On 7/10/2009 5:15 PM, Steve London wrote:
> Pete Smith wrote:
>    
>> I think the rule-makers have muddled things.  If single-ops using packet
>> (or Skimmer) are reclassified as multi-single *from the start*, does
>> that mean they are subject to the rules of the multi-single category or
>> not?
>>      
>
> These rules haven't changed for at least 10 years. There's nothing muddled here.
> If you use packet, and are going to send in your log, then you should abide by
> the multi-operator, single-transmitter rules. Otherwise, as a single-op, you
> have two choices:
>
> - Don't use packet, and operate as single-op.
> - Send in a check log.
>
> As a related side note, I see that in the NAQP RTTY, NAQP SSB and NAQP CW
> results in the July/August NCJ, there are a number of Multi-Two scores that list
> only one operator. The NAQP is another popular contest that does not have a
> single-op "assisted" category. These one-operator Multi-Two scores were
> submitted by operators who used packet (or CW Skimmer).
>
> 73,
> Steve, N2IC
>
>    
>>
>>
>>
>> On 7/10/2009 4:39 PM, Steve London wrote:
>>      
>>> Hal Kennedy wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>        
>>>> I could easily be mistaken, but I think IARU is the only, or one of the
>>>> only contests that allows a SO to use either packet or SO2R but not both
>>>> - which seems rather odd.  I wonder if that's on purpose, or an artifact
>>>> of the rule making?  Not posting to stir up the packet debate of old,
>>>> just looking for clarity going forward.
>>>>
>>>>          
>>> What ?!
>>>
>>> I'm reading the rules at the official source:
>>> http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2009/iaru.html :
>>>
>>> 4.1. Single Operator
>>>
>>>      2. 4.1.2. One person performs all operating and logging functions.
>>>      3. 4.1.3. Use of spotting nets, packet, or multi-channel decoders (such as
>>> CW Skimmer) is not permitted. Single-operator stations that use spotting nets,
>>> packet or multi-channel decoders will be reclassified to the Multi-operator,
>>> Single Transmitter category.
>>>      4. 4.1.4. All operators must observe the amateur radio regulations of their
>>> country at all times.
>>>      5. 4.1.5. Single operator stations are allowed only one transmitted signal
>>> at any given time.
>>> ----------------------------
>>>
>>> Where does it say that the use of packet is allowed for SO ? Where does it say
>>> anything about SO2R ?
>>>
>>> Just to be perfectly clear:
>>> The use of packet by a single-operator places you in the Multi-operator, single
>>> transmitter category. Period. End of discussion for 2009.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Steve, N2IC
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