[CQ-Contest] WW Committee feared that some of the non-assisted hotshots would take the opportunity to drop down to the 24-hour category for the sake of an easy

[John Geiger]

In terms of the "one radio" rule, what if someone in the classic overlay is
using the Yaesu FTDX9000D or MP models? That is one radio, but from what I
understand, you can do what is essentially SO2R with it.

John AF5CC



On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Radio K0HB <kzerohb at gmail.com> wrote:

> My understanding is that the "Classic" overlay was intended as "a Boy and
> his Radio" class.  Why would you want to screw with that?
>
> 73, de Hans, K0HB
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Pete Smith N4ZR
>
> I would just add one point.  I've been told that the 1 radio no spotting
> caveats were added because some folks on the CQ Committee were concerned
> that non-assisted hot-shots would drop down to the 24-hour overlay
> unless these things were outlawed.  I frankly doubt this, particularly
> with respect to the assisted/non-assisted angle.  However, instead of
> sitting on the sidelines, it is important that supporters of the 24-hour
> category enter it this year, so that we can credibly make the argument
> for loosening that restriction next time.
>
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