[VHFcontesting] Signals on 6M and 2M at the same time??

[Alan Larson]

Walt, AJ6T (EM64) writes:
> On the other hand, regarding simultaneous transmissions on different
> bands, this ARRL June VHF Contest rule suggests that it is allowed:
>
> *7.3.*Only one transmitted signal per band (6, 2, 1-1/4, etc) at any
> given time is permitted, regardless of mode; alternating CQs on two or
> more frequencies using the same band and mode is prohibited.
>
> Is there a definitive answer on this issue??? I would prefer to be able
> to transmit simultaneously on multiple bands.? If you are banging away
> on 2m MSK144, why should you have to constrain yourself to only transmit
> on 6m in between the 2m MS TX sequences?

and Zack, W9SZ writes:
> A lot of people will beacon on a microwave band while liaising on 144 or
> 432 (or even 1296). I figured there was nothing wrong with that.

  These do not conflict.  3.1 describes single operator stations.  Single
operator rules prohibit more than one signal at a time.  That one operator
is expected to be operating one band.  If the station is a multioperator
effort, then it is reasonable to expect that different bands may be
active at the same time.

  By this, one would see that having the computer CQing on one band while
the human is on another would be a violation of the rules - there is more
than one signal at a time.  The computer would be a second operator.

  Thus, Zack is perfectly legit to beacon or auto-cq on one band while
operating on another, >>> if he was not entering as a single operator <<<.
Note the exception in rule 7.1 that would allow announcing his presence
(but apparently not CQing), even if a single operator.

  For Walt, there is a definitive answer.  If you are single-operator,
you cannot do it.  If you are not a multi-op, you can.

  Walt - I guess the EM64 explains why I haven't heard you on here in the
Bay area lately.

        Alan