[RTTY] NAQP RTTY contest on Saturday February 23

[Marc R Tessier - VE3TES]

I too would be interested in learning the answers to such questions, Good 
call...

Marc Tessier - VE3TES


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From: "Robert Chudek - K0RC" <k0rc at citlink.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 2:18 AM
To: <rtty at contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [RTTY] NAQP RTTY contest on Saturday February 23

> Hello Mark...
>
> Can you (or someone) please clarify the following Single Operator Entry 
> Classification:
>
> "Entry Classification:
>
> a. Single Operator
>
> i. One person performs all transmitting, receiving, spotting and logging 
> functions as well as equipment and antenna adjustments.
>
> ii. Access to spotting information obtained directly or indirectly from 
> any source other than the station operator, such as from other stations or 
> automated tools, is prohibited."
>
>
> My question is this: In subsection "i." why is the word "Spotting" 
> included? In subsection "ii." spotting information is explicitly 
> prohibited. This double-talk language leads to confusion.
>
> Next, in the Multi-Operator Two-Transmitter category, there is no mention 
> about spotting. Does that mean an operator can use the network for 
> spotting? If so, why not simply state it.
>
> Kudos! Rule number 7 is plain English. CW only, SSB only, RTTY only.
>
> Then in Rule 10, the "assistance" question is buried in the second half of 
> the "Exchange" rule. In my mind, assistance and spotting go hand-in-hand. 
> Why not add a plain English rule about spotting and assistance as a 
> numbered item?
>
> My apology if I "sound cranky"... I guess I am!
>
> 73 de Bob - KØRC in MN
>
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> On 2/19/2013 11:10 PM, K6UFO Mark Aaker wrote:
>> Saturday February 23 will be RTTY-full with the North American QSO Party
>> from 1800Z Saturday to 0600Z Sunday. For Chicago, that's Noon to Midnight 
>> CST
>> on Saturday February 23.
>>
>> The friendly exchange is a Name and State (or Province or Country).
>> Maximum power is 100 watts, and five bands from 10m to 80m. QSOs and
>> Multipliers count again on each band. Rules and other information at:
>> http://ncjweb.com/naqprules.php
>>
>> You may form a Team of two to five single-ops. Register your Team before
>> the contest starts at the "Team Registration" link at
>> http://www.ncjweb.com/contests.php
>>
>> If you want to check your setup in advance, try the 30 minute practice 
>> session
>> the prior evening, Friday 9PM CST (0300Z Saturday). Use the NAQP 
>> exchange,
>> bands and rules - but no logs or reporting.
>>
>> See you in NAQP RTTY on Saturday February 23!
>>
>> Mark Aaker K6UFO
>> NAQP RTTY Contest Manager
>> k6ufo at arrl.net
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