[CQ-Contest] Multi-op rule change in CQWW

[w5ov at w5ov.com]

>> The point here is that such a station, that can have a two-radio on a
>> band
>> system should take the time and effort to interlock them properly to
>> prevent
>> (this is the key word: PREVENT) having two signals on a band at a time.
>
> And since CQWW already had the rule, why should CQWW specify the method of
> compliance ?
>
>> I see no problem with that or the rule. How the station chooses to
>> comply is
>> up to them.
>
> No it's not up to them. It must be hardware or software. Human lockout
> (using
> appropriate signals between the operators) is not compliant.
>

I think it is well known that the "hand signal method" does not PREVENT
both radios from transmitting at the same time.

The new rule requires a solution that PREVENTS the two radios from
transmitting.

I see nothing wrong with this.

Bob W5OV