[CQ-Contest] ARRL DX Contest Multioperator Station Guidelines

[Chris Plumblee]

Perhaps it isn't too late for ARRL to clarify this rule and remove some of
its more unforseen effects. If they stated that the distributed multi-ops
were only viable from outside the USA and Canada, that would obviate some
of the legal questions related to operating from multiple states but
sending a single incorrect state for some of the participants.

73,
Chris W4WF

On Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 7:58 PM Hans Brakob <kzerohb at gmail.com> wrote:

> If I read the guideline (is a guideline a rule?) correctly, a multi-op
> group MAY, but isn’t REQUIRED to, operate in a “distributed” fashion.
>
> I share the puzzlement of why this was driven by off-shore players,
> without a whisper on W/VE-centric channels or contest clubs.
>
> 73, de Hans, KØHB
> “Just a Boy and his Radio”™
> ________________________________
> From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+kzerohb=gmail.com at contesting.com> on
> behalf of Jeff Clarke <ku8e at ku8e.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:45:05 PM
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com <cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] ARRL DX Contest Multioperator Station Guidelines
>
> John,
>
> That's not really a very good analogy. A rule like this isn't really
> enforceable. How do you prove someone is conducing their multi-op in
> this way?  We all know COVID is a much debated issue. Their are many
> that think it's all a hoax and don't follow social distancing guidelines
> and others that take it seriously that do. I really think they should
> revert back to the current multi-op rules. Another way is to just
> suggest that you do you multi-op in this fashion and not make it an
> actual rule.  If  the ARRL won't budge then just don't allow multi-ops.
>
> Jeff
>
> On 10/23/2020 10:07 AM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> > Lets not eliminate multiop categories because of a virus.  What is
> > next, eliminate expeditions since flying increases the chance of
> > exposure? Every situation is different.
> >
> > John KK9A
> >
> >
> > From:    ku8e <ku8e at ku8e.com>
> > Date:    Thu, 22 Oct 2020 23:29:37 -0400
> > List-post:    <mailto:cq-contest at contesting.com>
> > I agree Randy. How in the world would you enforce this rule? If you
> > want to
> > social distance just don't allow any multi-op's this year.
> >
> > Jeff
> > Sent from my  Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> >
> >
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