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

[Yuri]

Me too.
It is obvious that this rule was created JUST FOR THE CONTEST, not for general station building and maintenance. I.e. it does not apply before or after the Contest

Yuri VE3DZ

-----Original Message-----
From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Doug Renwick
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 10:09 AM


I read the rule differently. It applies DURING the contest, not before.
Doug


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

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