[CQ-Contest] The CQWW 160 "protect my turf" rule?

[Gerry Hull]

Whatever, Paul.

The rule, as stated, denies a particular class remote operating, while
allowing it in all other cases.

First of all, if you are SOU, even if remote, there is no external
anything.  The radio is the radio is the radio, it is within
the correct operating circle.

I'm not going to argue this point with you   -- it has been settled many
times, and you are never going to change your opinion.

The rule is poorly written.  If they are denying remote operators the
ability to enter "Single Op Unlimited",
then the rule should clearly state that.

"Remote Operation is not permitted to enter Single Operator Unassisted
operation."

Funny, Paul, how you pick and choose.   In SOA, you can use a remote
receiver which is connected via the internet, just
not more than a certain distance away.  Still internet, though.

Hmmmmm


Anyway -- Just want a clarification on this particular rule.   Anyone?

73, Gerry

On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 10:58 AM, Paul O'Kane <pokane at ei5di.com> wrote:

> On 29/01/2018 13:27, Gerry Hull wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
> It would be much simpler to state "Remote operation is not permitted for
>> Single operator Unassisted" category.
>>
>> 1. Am I reading the rule incorrectly?
>>
>> 2.  If I am reading it correctly, WHY such a rule?
>>
>
> Well, for SOU, the use of external networks is not permitted for
> the purpose of increasing scores.  In these circumstances, the
> use of external networks to communicate would seem to be entirely
> inappropriate.
>
> For anyone suggesting that remote operators do not communicate
> over external networks, consider how many contacts you would have
> without them.
>
> Almost all of us are photographers.  All that matters is the end
> result, regardless of the circumstances in which the photos are
> obtained.
>
> Almost all of us are communicators.  If all that matters is the
> end result (that we contact one another), then how we communicate
> is irrelevant.
>
> On the other hand, radio amateurs do it with ham-band RF. It's
> HOW we communicate with one another that validates our claim
> to be radio amateurs.  If you need an external network (the
> internet) to have contacts, you're no different to everyone
> else who cannot communicate without being on the internet.
>
> Some radio amateurs and contesters deny this.
>
> 73,
> Paul EI5DI
>
>
>
>
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