[CQ-Contest] CQ 160m contest-vs-DXCC rule problem

[K9MA]

I would like to see other contests adopt that rule, just for the sake of 
mitigating urban noise. 100 km may be a bit far, though.

I suppose one reason to classify it as assisted is that in SO2V 
operation, with a remote receiver one can tune around not just between 
CQ's, but DURING them, a considerable advantage. If there were a way to 
prohibit that, I'd favor allowing such remote receivers in the 
unassisted category, but there's probably no way to enforce that.

73,
Scott K9MA


On 2/3/2020 20:55, David Siddall wrote:
> Use of a remote receiver by a contestant in the CQWW 160 contest is very
> restricted. It must be within 62.2 miles (100 km) of the transmitter, and
> the contestant is limited to entering the single-operator-assisted category
> (or submitting a checklog, which cover operations outside the rules as
> well).  Single operator and multi-operator categories do not permit use of
> a remote receiver.  And since operators in all categories are prohibited
> from CQing (running) on two discrete frequencies within the same time
> period, that SO2R technique is prohibited. Tuning around between CQs --
> which I consider SO2V -- is permitted.  One could view it as equivalent to
> "assistance" and appropriately categorized.
>
> The reason for accommodating remote receivers in the SOA category is
> explicit in the rules:  *“The rule is designed to accommodate new
> technology, and for those who experience high noise levels at the
> transmitting site.” *
>
> Questions, comments, and suggestions would be appropriately addressed to:
> director at cq160.com.
>
> 73,  Dave K3ZJ
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at 5:54 PM <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
>   <      >
>
>>   SO2R on 160m is normally pretty tough to do. Imagine how
>> wonderful it would be to tune for new stations and/or multipliers
>> while you're running on the same band and have no interference from
>> your transmissions.
>>
>> John KK9A
>>
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