[CQ-Contest] Single band rule WPX RTTY

[Jeff Stai]

If something is not allowed the rules really should state it. I shouldn't
have to QSY to another set of rules to find this out.

Also: who here hasn't changed their intended category in the middle of a
contest? Like deciding QRP wasn't working and turning up the power for the
rest of the contest? (I realize going the other way doesn't work.)

Seems like this "rule" is anti-activity and arbitrary.

73 jeff wk6i


On Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 11:06 AM Randy Thompson <k5zd at outlook.com> wrote:

> This  is covered in the CQ WW rules FAQ.
>
> https://www.cqww.com/rules_faq.htm
>
> Q: For a single-band entry, is it allowed to be looking for multipliers on
> other bands to request a QSY, sked or even just asking if a multiplier is
> operating that band?
>
> No, it is not. The rules state: "All entrants must operate within the
> limits of their chosen category when performing any activity that could
> affect their submitted score." Entering single band means that all activity
> to improve your score must be only on that band. You are permitted to work
> stations on other bands, but you are not allowed to ask them to QSY or make
> schedules.
>
> Same in the CQ WPX rules FAQ.  The RTTY contests don't have an FAQ, but I
> think you can assume it would be similar.
>
> You are certainly welcome to make QSOs on other bands while entering
> single band.  You just shouldn't ask for people to move to your band.  The
> guiding rule is this:
>
> X. GENERAL RULES FOR ALL ENTRANTS:
> A. Entrants must operate within the limits of their chosen category when
> performing any activity that could affect their submitted score.
>
> 73
>
> Randy K5ZD
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+k5zd=outlook.com at contesting.com> On
> Behalf Of wa1fcn
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 9:18 AM
> To: cq-contest <cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Single band rule WPX RTTY
>
>
> GM All
>
>          It has been a few years since I last read the rules so I decided
> to look them over.
>
>          Actually I read them a few times.  My memory is not what it once
> was so maybe
>
>          I remember wrong.  I could find no rule in regards to a Single
> Band operator
>
>          who is competing on say 40 meters yet goes to 20 meters and ask
> if an operator
>
>          there could QSY to 40.  I thought some years back that was
> against the rules.
>
>          Remember I am talking about Single Band operation, not all band
> operations.
>
>          Are we allowed to ask a 20 meter guy to QSY to 40 meters?  Yes I
> know it takes
>
>          time and how often would you want to do it but that is not my
> question.
>
>                  BoB WA1FCN
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