[CQ-Contest] Control Operators and Contesting

[Thomas Schaefer]

That is one of those rules loosely followed on Field Day I believe (from observation). Same as who is watching the stations at 3:00 AM when all the extra class hams are asleep? Have you been to a FD where the operator’s meeting before kickoff stressed that if you are operating outside your privileges, make sure there is a control operator around or stay in your privileges? 

That’s just like the one later down the page in the FAQ that states the ID requirements of a 1x1 station. When was the last time you heard the hourly ID from a 1x1 station (especially if they use it for a DXPedition). I have listened to stations for the whole hour and unless the normal 500 watt station reduced their power to 1 watt, I have yet to hear the 1x1 hourly ID with a regular call. Well our club does it but we stress the point to all the ops at the top of the hour.



Q. We will be using a special 1 by 1 callsign for Field Day. Is there anything special we must do?

A. Yes, at least once per hour each station using the special call must also ID with the FCC-issued station call. (97.119(d))

Tom NY4I

> For those that were interested in the subject of Control Operators,
> Unlicensed Operators participating in contests, and the application of Third
> Party rules, you might want to read the ARRL Field Day application note
> concerning the subject.
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> 
> 
> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2017/19-2017%20FD%20-%20Control%20O <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Field-Day/2017/19-2017%20FD%20-%20Control%20O>
> perator%20Info%20-%20Who%20is%20in%20control.pdf
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> Ed  N1UR