[CQ-Contest] Other ARRL rules that need to be fixed

[Zack Widup]

Hi Bob,

I'm assuming this means during the contest period. Outside of the contest
time, anything goes.

And I'm guessing they just have to spell out that a separate individual
can't stand there and tune your linear up for you or adjust an antenna
tuner to optimize your time or effort during the contest. I would also
think that would be covered by "One person performs all transmitting,
receiving, and logging functions" but I guess you never know what some
people may do to circumvent the rules if not specifically spelled out.

73, Zack W9SZ


On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 7:29 AM, <w5ov at w5ov.com> wrote:

> Hopefully, the ARRL will also fix the truly stupid rule they have now
> concerning single ops:
>
> 2.1.Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting, receiving, and
> logging functions as well as equipment and antenna adjustments.
>
> How they slipped in this phrase: "as well as equipment a
> nd antenna
> adjustments" is indeed a mystery.  I wonder what the motivation was behind
> that and who proposed it?
>
> The rule should only be:
>
> 2.1.Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting, receiving, and
> logging functions.
>
> Anything else is superfluous.
>
>
> This precludes anyone who gets help building their station, hires someone
> to install their antennas, set up their software, etc., from ever entering
> as a single operator.
>
> So, if you have a bunch of locals help you put up or repair your antenna,
> you can never enter as a single operator.  If you send your FTDX-5000 to
> Yaesu, for repair, you can never enter as single operator.  If you own a
> big station, and involve other people in building or maintaining your
> station, no one can ever enter as a single op from your station.
>
> How many single ops actually build and operate their stations without
> having anyone ever help them?
>
> Totally absurd.
>
> This has to go.
>
> 73,
>
> Bob W5OV
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