[CQ-Contest] Coordinating run and mult transmitters in CQ WW?

[Kristinn Andersen]

I have received several responses by direct e-mail, thanks everyone.  Just
to summarize the results:

1. INTERPRETING THE RULES

Yes, my following interpretation is basically correct:
*Once the first QSO has been logged on a band, a run station can not go to
another band until at least 10 minutes have elapsed.  The same holds for a
multiplier station, i.e. once the first (new multiplier) QSO has been
logged, the multiplier station has to stay on that band at least 10 minutes.
*

2. COORDINATING THE TRANSMISSION OF TWO TRANSMITTERS

This was a misunderstanding on my part.  In the Multi-Single category *it IS
OK to have two signals on the air at the same time*, as long as one is a run
station and the other is a multiplier station, with all other conditions
fulfilled (bands, 10-minutes, etc.).  So, while the run station is
continuously calling CQ and working others by the numbers, the multiplier
station can work simultaneously  and independently, as long as it sticks
with:
- working only new multipliers, and not calling CQ
- working on a different band from the run station
- adhering to the 10-minute rule regarding band changes.

73 - Kristinn, TF3KX


On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Kristinn Andersen <kristinn1 at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi:
>
> When recently studying the rules for MultiOp-SingleTX (MS) in CQ WW
> contests, I thought it would be worthwhile to call for comments on the
> coordination of the transmitters.  Specifically, I would appreciate some
> guidance on two items.
>
> 1.  INTERPRETING THE RULES
>
> The definition of 10-minute periods seems a little vague to me, as stated
> in the rules.  I presume the meaning is essentially this:
>
> Once the first QSO has been logged on a band, a run station can not go to
> another band until at least 10 minutes have elapsed.  The same holds for a
> multiplier station, i.e. once the first (new multiplier) QSO has been
> logged, the multiplier station has to stay on that band at least 10 minutes.
>
> Is this correct understanding?
>
> 2.  COORDINATING THE TRANSMISSION OF TWO TRANSMITTERS
>
> My understanding has been that only one signal is allowed on the air at any
> time?  I can not see that this is specifically stated in the rules (please
> correct me if I have missed this), but still I gather that the mult station
> can not transmit at the same moment as the run station?
>
> If so, what means are used to coordinate this, in practice?  Does the mult
> operator signal to the run operator when he want to "break in" and get those
> multipliers, and does the run operator then stop for a while?  Does he
> indicate this pause to the pileup by sending "please wait", or something of
> that kind, or simply stop for a few seconds and then resume when the mult
> station has grabbed its multipliers?  Are there any hints on good strategies
> here?  Any hardware or software to facilitate this coordination between the
> operators?
>
> 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX
>
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