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

[Mike Ritz]

I think that applies only during the contest. Nobody else can adjust the antenna tuner or amp for you, or rotate the yagi. 

73; 
Mike 
W7VO 


----- Original Message -----

From: w5ov at w5ov.com 
To: cq-contest at contesting.com 
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 5:29:41 AM 
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Other ARRL rules that need to be fixed 

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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