[VHFcontesting] FT8 and the CQ VHF contest

[Bob K0NR - email list]

Thanks, Steve N8BJQ.

I went back and looked at the rules (again), which say this about 
assistance:

>
>     IV. QSO Alerting Assistance
>
> The use of any technology or other source that provides callsign or 
> multiplier identification along with frequency information about a 
> signal to the operator. This includes, but is not limited to, use of 
> DX Cluster, packet, local or remote callsign and frequency decoding 
> technology (e.g., CW Skimmer or Reverse Beacon Network), or operating 
> arrangements involving other individuals.
>
>  1. All stations are allowed to use QSO Alerting Assistance. *No
>     self-spotting or asking to be spotted is allowed.*
>  2. *Stations attempting digital EME or digital meteor-scatter QSOs
>     are allowed to spot the callsign, frequency, and sequence only.
>     Caution:* To ensure strict compliance with these rules, the
>     adjudication process will include review of realtime and archived
>     transcripts from websites used to coordinate alerting data during
>     the contest period.
>  3. The use of non-amateur means to effect a QSO is not allowed. This
>     includes use of the telephone, and website posts providing
>     information *beyond* that of callsign, frequency, and sequence.
>  4. *Rovers may use APRS to announce their location.*
>

I think the rules are pretty clear. A key point is to not confuse 
self-spotting for meteor-scatter and EME with self-spotting for all 
digital modes. Self-spotting for M-S and EME is allowed but not allowed 
for general digital use (e.g., JT65, FT8, etc.)

73, Bob K0NR

On 14-Jul-17 3:43 PM, Steve Bolia wrote:
> For this year's contest, FT8 contacts will be treated like JT65 Terrestrial
> contacts.  No self-spotting is allowed.   Please pass this on to your
> friends.
>
>   
>
> 73
>
>   
>
> Steve, N8BJQ
>
> CQ VHF Contest Director
>
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