[RTTY] NAQP RTTY contest on Saturday February 23

[K6UFO Mark Aaker]

Hello Bob, I'm sorry you found the NAQP Rules to be confusing.

I think it helps if you read "spotting" to mean "identifying the call and frequency of a station."

5.a.i. says that the Single Operator should perform this function.

5.a.ii says that in the Single Operator category, obtaining this from any other source is prohibited.

5.a.v says use of assistance such as packet spotting networks will place the operation into the multioperator category.

Yes, the Multi-operator category may use spotting assistance from any source.

We will consider your suggestions to improve the rules for next year.

Mark Aaker K6UFO NAQP RTTY Contest Manager k6ufo at arrl.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
On 2/20/2013 02:18 AM, Robert Chudek - K0RC wrote:

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 >