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

[w5ov at w5ov.com]

Steve,

*I* think they mean ever.  It doesn't say specifically, so it's open to
interpretation - is it not?  This lack of specificity is also a problem.

There are many scenarios where a single op should be able to use the
services of others to effect repairs during a contest as long as those
others don't make QSOs for you.

Repairing a broken antenna is not operating the contest.

Swapping out a broken amplifier is not operating the contest.

What if I'm physically challenged, and cannot repair my own antennas? 
What if I'm well-to-do enough, and don't do my own antenna work ever?  Am
I always a multi-op?

I think the premise is absurd and somewhat "sneaky" in what it ends up
outlawing for single ops and, as I suggested earlier, the rule should be
simply & only:

2.1.Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting, receiving, and
logging functions.

That focuses on actually operating the contest and fully encompasses
everything involved in actual operating and making qsos.

Next thing you know, having your XYL make you a tuna fish sandwich for
lunch on Saturday will be forbidden.  After all, what about those of us
who are divorced?  We have to feed ourselves, don't we?

Seriously, how is the line drawn at having someone else make lunch for you
is OK, but having someone else repair your broken dipole is not?

While absurd, sometimes taking something to an absurd extreme makes it's
fundamental absurdity more obvious - like in this case.

73,

Bob W5OV


On Wed, March 15, 2017 9:16 am, Steve Lott wrote:
> Bob,
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> I think they mean *DURING* the contest :)
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> cheers! steve
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> On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 7:29 AM, <w5ov at w5ov.com> wrote:
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>> Hopefully, the ARRL will also fix the truly stupid rule they have now
>> concerning single ops:
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>> 2.1.Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting, receiving,
>> and logging functions as well as equipment and antenna adjustments.
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>> 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?
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>> The rule should only be:
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>> 2.1.Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting, receiving,
>> and logging functions.
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>> Anything else is superfluous.
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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>> How many single ops actually build and operate their stations without
>> having anyone ever help them?
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>> Totally absurd.
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>> This has to go.
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>> 73,
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>> Bob W5OV
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