WQ6X Revises the Radiosport Runner's Revised Rule List

 A couple of years ago I Mindstormed a list of special/optional list of different things to consider governing our behavior during radiosport contest events.  Last month I found that list and revised the notes to include some unique things that often escape consideration in the frenzy of contest activity.

1. No witch doctors are allowed to participate during ANY part of a radiosport contest event.
   
   
   
   
   
2. If Mr. Bill is utilized at any time during the contest, he MUST be treated with absolute respect.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Ouija board use is allowed ONLY before and after a contest, but not during the event itself.
   
   
   
   
   
4. EASY Buttons are allowed ONLY for Single-OP (non-So2R) stations; use by SO2R
   and Multi-OP stations is strictly prohibited.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Channeling Hiram Percy Maxim is allowed; however channeling Katashi Nose (KH6IJ)
   is permitted ONLY by Single-OP QRP Cw stations.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Using dowsing rods for propagation prediction is now permitted; however, use of
   weather balloons is highly discouraged, unless they are accompanied by lightning rods. 
   
   
   
   
   
7. Use of Band Condition Spray is allowed, but only BEFORE a contest begins, NoT during
   the contest operating period itself.
   
   
   
   
   
8. During Ssb contests, using Digital Voice Keyers (DVK's) are of course permitted.
   However, use of talking parrots to send the exchange is expressly prohibited.
   
   
   
   
   
9. Using telepathy to operate a radio directly is NoT necessarily prohibited,
   however, using telepathy to influence the operator on the other end of the
   QSO is strictly VERBOTEN.
   
   
   
   
   
10. In RTTY contests, AFSK is of course allowed; the use of twin parakeets to produce
    the RTTY tones is NoT.
    
    
    
    
    
11. Use of the [WEIRD] Button is permitted only in Cw and RTTY contests, 
    Using it during Ssb exchanges is highly looked-down upon.
    
    
    
    
    
12. Use of astrological profiles on competitor-OPs is allowed,
    however, hacking into their bank records is NoT.
    
    
    
    
    
13. Tossing the I-Ching IS permitted under the condition that you agree to follow its recommendations.
    
    
    
    
    
14. Use of Round TUIT's is allowed, but limited to only once per hour or per band change,
    (whichever comes first).
    
    
    

There are probably MANY MORE Rules to add to the Contest Operator's Rule List.

Stay TuneD for the Next Installment.