Topband: CQ 160 CW Contest

[Tree]

This thread is getting dangerously close to being totally irrelevant to the
mission of this reflector.

There are MANY contest rules that can't be enforced.  This is just making
it clear what the intention is - and to allow those who are using remote
receivers a place to compete.

Tree N6TR

On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 2:02 PM, Doug Renwick <ve5ra at sasktel.net> wrote:

> Can someone tell me how this rule is going to be policed?  Operator ethics
> (becoming an oxymoron) doesn't count.
> Doug/VE5RA
>
> I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as soon as I could.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Hi Mike.
>
> To clarify;
>
> The rule for allowing remote receivers is for Single Op ASSISTED only.
> It does not matter what power level you use.
> Multi Ops CANNOT use remote receivers. Single operator Unassisted CANNOT
> use remote receivers. Power levels do not matter.
>
> There is no separate listing for LP or QRP in ASSISTED.
> All power levels are listed together in the ASSISTED category.
> If you use the DX Cluster, skimmers or any spotting assistance you are
> ASSISTED (except Multi-ops). If you use a remote receiver you are ASSISTED.
>
> 73, Andy N2NT
> Director CQ160 Contest
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 3:41 PM, <mstangelo at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Andy,
> >
> > It is not clear to me; can a low Power or QRP operator use a remote rx
> > within 100km?
> >
> > Mike N2MS
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Andy Blank <andyn2nt at gmail.com>
> > To: Jorge Diez - CX6VM <cx6vm.jorge at gmail.com>
> > Cc: 160 <topband at contesting.com>
> > Sent: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:37:47 -0000 (UTC)
> > Subject: Re: Topband: CQ 160 CW Contest
> >
> > Jorge, this new rule is for SINGLE OPERATOR ASSISTED ONLY.
> >
> > Multi ops, single ops are not allowed to use remote rx.
> >
> > For those of you that did not follow the thread, this was in response to
> > some stations that requested a compromise.
> > We decided to allow it only for assisted operation.
> > This rule mirrors exactly the accomodation made for the Stew Perry
> contest.
> >
> > To clarify, web SDRs are OK if they are in the 100km radius. One and only
> > one receiver can be used.
> > Anyone caught using receivers outside of these limits will be subject to
> > disqualification.
> >
> > Reminder: Single Op Assisted is HIGH POWER only.
> > Low power stations get listed together for this category only.
> >
> > Have fun in the contest, let's hope for some good conditions!
> > BTW, the rule for 5 day submission of logs is not all that new.
> > Please email your cabrillo logs ASAP after the contest.
> >
> > All the information can be found at CQ160.com.
> >
> >
> > 73, Andy N2NT
> > Director CQ160 Contest
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 2:27 PM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM <
> cx6vm.jorge at gmail.com
> > >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > Just reading the rules, don`t like this, how they can control it?
> > >
> > > A new rule is added to allow the use of one and only one remote
> receiver
> > > located within 100KM of the main transmitter site. WebSDRs are OK, but
> > must
> > > be located within the 100KM limit. The rule is designed to accommodate
> > new
> > > technology, and for those who experience high noise levels at the
> > > transmitting site.
> > >
> > > Will not hurt nobody here, but for those that are playing for top
> scores
> > > maybe is a problem
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Jorge
> > > CX6VM/CW5W
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 2016-01-27 14:51 GMT-03:00 Tree <tree at kkn.net>:
> > >
> > > > Just a reminder that the biggest 160 meter contest is coming up this
> > > > weekend.  It starts at 2200 UTC on Friday and runs for 48 hours.
> > > >
> > > > Full rules can be found at http://www.cq160.com/.  Exchange is RST
> and
> > > > your
> > > > QTH for US/VE stations.  For DX - it is RST + CQ zone.
> > > >
> > > > One fairly new rule is that logs need to be submitted within 5 days
> of
> > > the
> > > > end of the contest (unless you ask for a waiver).
> > > >
> > > > Hope conditions are good.  The VP8 operation will likely resume
> either
> > > > during or after the contest.  I remember working VP8ORK during the
> 2011
> > > CQ
> > > > 160 contest - so it is possible to work DX during this contest.  ;-)
> > > >
> > > > 73 Tree N6TR/7
> > > > Hillsboro, OR
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> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > 73,
> > > Jorge
> > > CX6VM/CW5W
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