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

[Joe]

I would say Yup.

But I knew a 100% blind from birth guy that did do contests, and was 
pretty good too, all keyboard of course.

Joe WB9SBD
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On 3/15/2017 8:47 AM, Irwin Darack wrote:
> What if a Sight Impared person wants to operate having someone else Log for
> them ( non Ham Spouse) does this mean they have to enter as M/S?
>
> Irwin, KD3TB
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 9:37 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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