[CQ-Contest] Field Day SO2R

[ve4xt at mymts.net]

The rule as quoted does specifically refer to two operators using two transmitters, so it does not rule out SO2R.

Besides, if all someone is interested in is getting on and operating, the only rules that matter are the laws of that person's country. The presence of any operating event, be it Field Day or WW, only imposes rules upon those who enter by submitting logs. 

And since the results of Field Day depend on more than maximizing QSOs (you get points for publicity, for satellite contacts, for operating a GOTA station, for copying the special FD bulletin, etc.), it really is just about operating, promoting ham radio and fostering goodwill.

Perhaps we could get back to the "goodwill" part?

73, Kelly
ve4xt 



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> On Jun 17, 2015, at 5:24 AM, "Ed Sawyer" <sawyered at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> Interestingly, where do you go to find Field Day on the ARRL website?  The
> Contest section.  The only statement that seems to identify it as anything
> but a contest is when you go to the awards section which clearly says that
> "its not a contest and there are no awards".  Seems like it's a contest with
> rules, categories, and points to me.  
> 
> 
> 
> The rule in question sure does seem outdated and poorly worded.  I would say
> that literally it rules our SO2R in today's modern sense.  Its example has
> nothing to do with SO2R but the literal words of a switching system that
> locks out so that 2 transmitters could be used to enter a 1 transmitter
> category is for sure SO2R.  Since Field Day isn't a contest, who does change
> the rule wording actually?  Could be the ...Contest Committee???
> 
> 
> 
> If I do want to do SO2R for fun - can I enter a check log?  Ha, nope,
> because logs aren't submitted for Field Day - just dupesheets.  So you
> enjoy, post on 3830 and call it a day I guess.
> 
> 
> 
> 73
> 
> 
> 
> Ed  N1UR
> 
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