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

[Herbert Schoenbohm]

This rule is definitely discriminatory to disabled amateurs who wish to 
participate and the ARRL Contest Committeepeople should be ashamed of 
themselves for writing it this way.


Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ


On 3/15/2017 12:04 PM, Mike Ritz wrote:
> 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
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> 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
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> 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.
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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?
>
> The rule should only be:
>
> 2.1.Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting, receiving, and
> logging functions.
>
> 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.
>
> 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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