[CQ-Contest] : Reverse beacon of my own call?

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

The way I read the CQWW rule, RBN is an *example* of a "technology or
other source that *COULD PROVIDE* call sign or multiplier
identification along with frequency information to the operator". If
it is not used to provide the operator with frequency information
about other call signs / multipliers, I don't think it would be in
violation of the rule. Another example might be CW Skimmer in "BLIND
mode" (not sure what the CQWW position on that actually is).

Personally, I don't think that querying the RBN to see where you're
being heard constitutes "QSO alerting assistance"... JMHO...

73,

    ~iain / N6ML



On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 4:19 PM,  <w5ov at w5ov.com> wrote:
> There are two parts to the CQWW rules concerning single operator that make
> this entirely clear and without exception:
>
> The first:
> A. Single Operator Categories
> 1. Single Operator: QSO alerting assistance of any kind is prohibited (see
> VIII.2).
>
> Second: Definitions:
>
> VIII.2. QSO alerting assistance: The use of any technology or other source
> that provides call sign or multiplier identification along with frequency
> information to the operator. It includes, but is not limited to, use of DX
> cluster, packet, local or remote call sign and frequency decoding
> technology (e.g., CW Skimmer or Reverse Beacon Network), or operating
> arrangements involving other individuals.
>
> So, as I read it, it says specifically that Single Ops may not use RBN
> since RBN is part of the definition of assistance. It has nothing to do
> with remote receivers.
>
> The rules are published here:
>
> http://www.cqww.com/rules.htm
>
> 73,
>
> Bob W5OV
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> "BTW CQ WW rules clearly disallow RBN for Single Operators with no any
> Exception"
>> Actually it doesn't.  The rules state that this technology cannot be
> used
>> to
>> decode callsign and frequency information or multiplier information.  Since
>> you know your callsign, transmit frequency, and whether you need
> yourself
>> for a mult before looking for a signal report on RBN, there is actually
> no
>> violation of the rules on the surface from my read.
>> You could argue it's the use of a remote receiver.  However if that is
> the
>> case than all RBN use would be prohibited for all users regardless of class
>> except extreme.
>> My interpretation of the rules only but read them yourself and see if
> you
>> disagree.
>> 73
>> Ed  N1UR
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