[CQ-Contest] R: ARRL DX CW Results - Did Anyone Else Notice?

[S57AD]

Can't agree more, Braco!

73  Mirko, S57AD

V V tor., 22. avg. 2023 ob 18:08 je oseba Emir Memic <
emir.memic at emssolutions.at> napisala:

> Why do we made our lives more difficult as they are?
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> If we realized there is problem with FCC and CEPT
> Why don´t we work on it and try to change it to better
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> What is better ? I would say more activity, more contesting, more
> operators on the air ...more fun.
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> All those restrictions are good for what ?
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> I´m here not to charge if rules were broken or not...just imagine to focus
> all energy from here to
> allow more activity over the world.
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> Going back to W2GD first post
> "So the questions:  Was the use of FS/KO1A for this ARRL DX CW operation
> legal under US CEPT rules governing the use of a US issued call?   If not a
> legitimate use of his US call, should the operator have been awarded first
> place over VP2V/AA7V in the results?  If we agree use of an unauthorized
> callsign took place,  should the operation be assigned check log status or
> be disqualified under ARRL DX rules?   And one more question, should the
> contacts made with FS/KO1A be given credit under the DXCC program if the
> callsign was in fact unauthorized?"
> I would say
> The question should be: "what do we need to change to make operation like
> this more "legal" and have more competition each ear. And how we need to
> change FCC and CEPT rules if needed! "
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> 73
> Braco
> E77DX
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> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: CQ-Contest <cq-contest-bounces+emir.memic=
> emssolutions.at at contesting.com> Im Auftrag von r-emails at n5ot.com
> Gesendet: Montag, 21. August 2023 23:21
> An: Cq Contest <cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Betreff: [CQ-Contest] R: ARRL DX CW Results - Did Anyone Else Notice?
>
> Matt, thanks for posting.  Of course everyone in the conversation is
> interested in what you have to say.  I will try to keep my comments brief
> and on-topic.
>
> Your posts convince me I am right by urging us to move the conversation
> away from CEPT.  It turns out CEPT is a big mud pit way out in the weeds.
> There is no reason to talk about CEPT, when it is easier to talk about
> whether or not it is okay for someone to use their FCC license the way you
> used yours.
>
> That is easier and more sensible.
>
> Your posts explain your opinion about what FCC rules mean.  I appreciate
> your sharing your opinion about it.  I'm curious if you (Matt) or the
> contest sponsor (ARRL), have actually asked the FCC what they think, or if
> you are guessing at the answer.  That should determine if your score should
> stand or if your operation was in violation of the rules of your FCC
> license.
>
> To clarify, W5OV did say "We consulted with the FCC on this specific
> matter" but the specific matter he is talking about (CEPT) is not the one I
> am asking about here (FCC License).  CEPT is not the question.  I get it
> they are intertwined, but at the end of the day, the FCC should be able to
> say YES it was within FCC rules for Matt to use his USA license the way he
> did -or- NO it was not.  It sounds like it's possible the FCC said
> something like "it's CEPT there is nothing we can do" but of course I could
> be wrong which is why I am asking the guy who had the conversastion.  Bob,
> if you will clarify that the FCC specifically said that what Matt did is
> allowed under FCC rules, I feel sure the issue will end and everyone will
> be satisfied.  Thank you for graciously accepting doubt in a respectful and
> courteous forum.
>
> I totally understand that maybe FCC never considered this question and did
> not have an answer.  Oops.  We are all human, after all.  That will just
> show us (me, you, ARRL, FCC) where we need to improve.
>
> Matt, thank you again for weighing in.
>
> 73 - Mark N5OT
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