(Araucaria) KP2MM Disqualified in ARRL CW 2012

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REPASSANDO !


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randy Thompson K5ZD" <k5zd em charter.net>
To: "'yuriy rakushchynets'" <n2tta em yahoo.com>; <cq-contest em contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] KP2MM Disqualified in ARRL CW 2012


>I realize I am behind the curve on this, but it is a subject of particular 
>interest for contest administrators.
>
> The ARRL addresses the question of callsign use by others on their web 
> site.
> http://www.arrl.org/regulatory-faqs
>
> They use Field Day as an example and it seems pretty clear that operating 
> outside your privileges using another call is permitted -- as long as 
> there is a control operator.
>
> The FCC does not fully define what level of presence/control the control 
> operator must have. Only that the control operator shares equal (more?) 
> responsibility for operation of the station with the operator.
>
> The ARRL FAQ makes reference to the issue of the callsign holder not being 
> present, but is silent on what constitutes control.  This lack of 
> definition regarding control is important as it would be unlikely that the 
> control operator would be present and vigilant for the full contest period 
> by a single operator station.
>
> The contest rules definition of single operator is usually based on one 
> person doing all operating and logging functions.  It could be argued that 
> the control operator is not participating in the operating or logging, but 
> only "observing" that the on air operator is not violating any rules.
>
> If the ARRL rules only required following the FCC rules, then there would 
> have been no reason for disqualification.  However, the ARRL rules include 
> the clause, "All operators must observe the limitations of their operator 
> licenses and station licenses at all times." This gives ARRL the latitude 
> to conclude that a single operator entry must operate within the 
> restriction of the operator's license. To do otherwise, the ARRL is 
> claiming that the control operator does count as a participant of the 
> operation and therefore the operation should be submitted as a multi-op.
>
> Most other DX contest rules do not have this clause.  Assuming this 
> precedent is carried forward, anyone operating an ARRL contest should take 
> note of their entry category when operating outside their license 
> privileges.
>
>
> Randy, K5ZD
>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: cq-contest-bounces em contesting.com [mailto:cq-contest-
>> bounces em contesting.com] On Behalf Of yuriy rakushchynets
>> Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:04 PM
>> To: cq-contest em contesting.com
>> Subject: [CQ-Contest] KP2MM Disqualified in ARRL CW 2012
>>
>> Hello to all
>> I was operate in ARRL CW using KP2MM (club call)  trustee KV4FZ.  I have
>> General class licence.
>> And Kutzko KX9X told me:
>>
>> Yuri-
>>
>> You were disqualified from the 2012 ARRL DX CW Contest for operating out
>> of band.
>>
>>
>> ARRL Contest Rules state:
>>
>> 2.1.Entrants agree to be bound by the provisions and intent of ARRL
>> contest rules.
>> 2.2.Entrants agree to be bound by the regulations of their national
>> licensing authority.
>> 3.1.All operators must observe the limitations of their operator licenses
>> and station licenses at all times.
>>
>> You hold a General class license. Your log shows significant time on 15
>> meters below 21.025, on 40 meters below 7025 KHz and on 80 meters below
>> 3525 KHz, which is outside the General class band
>>
>> And i second email:
>> KV4FZ’s presence is irrelevant. You entered as a Single Operator, and you
>> are a General Class licensee.
>>
>> You are the Control Operator in a Single Op log.
>>
>> As a Single-Op, you must operate under the limits of your license.
>>
>> If KV4FZ was your Control Operator, you are no longer a Single Op.
>>
>> You entered as Single-Op and did not meet the rules requirements.
>> Therefore, you are disqualified.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Sean Kutzko, KX9X
>> Contest Branch Manager
>>
>> My question why i was disqualified if i operate under Extra class
>> privileges and control operator was there all of the time. And WHY i
>> should be in MO entry if control operator did not help me. ( Some times
>> wife brings you coffee and you go to MO entry?) I don't feel like i broke
>> FCC or ARRL rules.
>> I was operate in many contest and never got this before, but now when i
>> clam high score Unassisted is happening. Of course, the easiest way to
>> pass the Extra class exam, but I wonder if I violated any rule or, or 
>> not?
>> Need your opinion
>>
>> Yuri N2TTA
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