[CQ-Contest] ARRL to allow self-spotting in contests

[Alexander Teimurazov]

       Spotting first, then self spotting what will be next. 
 Probably allow redundant operator because 48 hours probably is quite
difficult for Single op why not allow second operator 
 All those movements kill Single Operator category which was Most popular
category but some contest committess going the way to move contesting to
computer games and kill on the same time Single op category because if they
will create new category it will be not popular 

  73                Al 4L5A

                    

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Subject: [CQ-Contest] ARRL to allow self-spotting in contests

>From the ARRL Contest Update today:

"New Rules in effect for all ARRL HF Contests in June
Starting with the ARRL International Digital Contest, in all categories that
allow assistance (Unlimited), the use of online and other non-amateur radio
platforms including but not limited to social media, live video streaming,
and internet chat rooms will be allowed. In all Unlimited and Multioperator
categories, the prohibition of self-spotting, and asking another station to
spot you, will also be removed."

Wow.  It was one thing for the VHF contests to allow use of chat rooms and
telephone calls, now this is extended to all HF contests. It should be
interesting to see what unintended consequences result from allowing
multi-ops and assisted competitors to spot themselves. You could spot
yourself with every CQ if you wanted to. Or you can call people on the phone
and ask them to get on the air. Or send out email reminders to work you
during the contest.

It is likely to have the most impact on SSB to produce spotting equal to
what the RBN does for CW and RTTY.

For an organization that has always been so timid and conservative on rule
changes, the ARRL seems to have sprung this one without much consultation
with the contest community.  I assume it is in reaction to the W2RE incident
several years ago in ARRL DX where he used live streaming on Facebook during
the contest.


Randy K5ZD

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