[RTTY] NAQP RTTY contest on Saturday February 23

[Robert Chudek - K0RC]

Hello Mark...

Thanks for your reply and clarification. I sent my second message to the 
list before I found your reply.

I do hope the wording of the rules is reviewed by the NAQP managers. One 
of the rules I am always looking for is "Can I use the spotting network 
in this contest or not, and if so, what are the limitations?" That's the 
basis for my suggestion that "Assistance / spotting" should be a 
numbered item in the rule set. The existing wording requires reading 
three different parts to obtain the answer, as you outlined.

A couple months ago I was diagnosed with attention deficit dis... oh 
look, a new band/mode I need was just spotted!

:-)

73 de Bob - KØRC in MN

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On 2/20/2013 11:33 AM, K6UFO Mark Aaker wrote:
> 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 >
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