[VHFcontesting] CQ WW VHF Rule question

[Zack Widup]

Yes, but the antenna is still connected to the transmitter by wires, even 
if the operator is elsewhere.

73, Zack W9SZ

On Sat, 14 Jul 2007, Bill Fisher wrote:

> Hey Guys,
> I'm thinking it trying to keep folks from using remote bases via the
> internet.
>
> My $ .02 worth
>
> 73 de w4grw
> Bill
>
> On 7/14/07, Zack Widup <w9sz at prairienet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> If you accidentally make a QSO without an antenna, it doesn't count?
>> :-)
>> 
>> Then it becomes a matter of semantics because whatever radiated your RF 
>> IS
>> acting as an antenna of some sort.
>> 
>> Maybe you're not allowed to use waveguide - it would be awfully big stuff
>> at 6 meters anyway.
>> 
>> The only other scenario I can think of would be two stations at the same
>> site using different callsigns and separate logs who swap antennas for a
>> while.
>> 
>> 73, Zack W9SZ
>> 
>> 
>> On Sat, 14 Jul 2007, Dexter McIntyre W4DEX wrote:
>> 
>> > I need some help understanding this part of the rules in
>> > Section IV.
>> >
>> > "All antennas used by the entrant
>> > must be physically connected by wires to the
>> > transmitters and receivers used by the
>> > entrant"
>> >
>> > From:  http://www.cqww-vhf.com/cqwwvhf_2007.pdf
>> >
>> > W4DEX
>> >
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