[CQ-Contest] 2:21 PM Re: ARRL DX CW Results - Did Anyone Else Notice?

[r-emails at n5ot.com]

I am the author of the ARRL's extended results write-up.  In preparation 
to write the article, I noticed the IZ3EYZ entry seemed odd (since it 
seemed like he rightly should have used the call FS/IZ3EYZ), so I 
contacted HQ and ran it up the flagpole.  I had thought it was pretty 
obvious IZ3EYZ had violated the rules.  According to the ARRL web site: 
Unless IZ3EYZ is a US citizen, his operation was not in compliance with 
CEPT.

HQ reviewed all the information and made multiple inquiries to IZ3EYZ, 
then ultimately chose to let the "FS/KO1A (IZ3EYZ, op)" entry stand.  HQ 
did not ever inform me they had confirmed IZ3EYZ is a US citizen.  I had 
hoped maybe HQ would give IZ3EYZ the benefit of the doubt for ignoring 
CEPT, allow him to plead "ignorance," then re-characterize his log as a 
checklog (I think DQ is unnecessarily strong for a first offense in this 
case).  I think AA7V deserves the win for Single Operator Low Power 
World unless IZ3EYZ is a US citizen.

I agree that not enforcing the rules looks a lot like there actually are 
no rules.

Bob, I think your response to John is a little strong, since the only 
way John is making a false accusation is if IZ3EYZ is a US citizen.  I 
know you asked him to demonstrate his US citizenship more than once, but 
as Randy pointed out, you haven't told us what he said.  If he did not 
demonstrate his US citizenship I urge you to reconsider the decision, 
re-characterize IZ3EYZ's entry to a check-log, and award the top spot in 
World Single Op Low Power to Steve AA7V.

73 - Mark N5OT