[CQ-Contest] Changes to the rules of the CQ WW

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

By not overdriving my amp, or radio, not using too much compression etc.

This rule is pointed at people that are on purpose making their signals 
wider in an attempt to keep their frequencies clear.

You need a scope to see your xmitted signal.  There are a number of 
products that will work.  Do you have to buy one to compete? NO!  Can 
they be handy?  You bet.

Bottom line don't operate like a LID.  Creating excess splatter etc is 
probably a violation of your Gov't's rules as well as the contest rules.

Mike W0MU

On 8/28/2013 5:18 AM, Steef wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> As you perhaps know, there are some changes to the rules of the CQ WW.
> Or at least the way they are written down.
>
> In which now is stated that:
> "The CQ WW DX Contest Committee is responsible for checking and
> adjudicating the contest entries. Entrants are expected to follow the rules
> and best amateur radio practices. Violation of the rules of the contest or
> unsportsmanlike conduct may lead to disciplinary action by the Committee.
> A. Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include,
> but are not limited to:
> 5. Signals with excessive bandwidth (e.g., splatter, clicks) or harmonics
> on other bands.”
>
> And I like to ask you fellow contesters how you are going to make sure you
> are obeying this rule?
>
> I was at the Internationale Amateurfunk-Ausstellung in Friedrichshafen,
> there where 3 representatives from Array Solutions. I asked theme if it is
> possible to measure splatter whit the Power master. And in stead of trying
> to give me an answer, the “guy” tried to make a fool of me, by loudly
> yelling I want to have splatter (if you know who it was, say hello from
> me). I presume this means that the meter is not capable of measuring
> splatter. So I was wondering if the Wavenode is capable of really measuring
> splatter of your one signal real time?  If so, is there someone whit some
> experience with this? Ore are there some other solutions?
>
> Thank you fore reading this question, time and efforts.
> Please excuse my English.
>
> 73
>
> Steef PA3S
> http://www.dutchpacc.com
> Http://www.contestgroup.nl
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