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

[Ria Jairam]

I agree that the rule needs to be adjusted, but not in the same way.

I think the spirit of that rule was to prevent someone else from adjusting
the radio, adjusting antennas etc during the contest, not before.

I think a simple addition of "during the contest period" would accomplish
the desired objective. This would not preclude help for station building.
It would preclude a second operator helping tune and also optimize the
radio during crowded band conditions during the contest.

A single operator should be the only one operating the entire station
during the contest. Station, meaning beginning at the wall outlet and
ending at the antennas.

Ria
N2RJ

On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 8:29 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 and 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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