Note that it says "additional QSOs may be counted for QSO credit ***unless prohibited under Rule 7.3.7.1*** " (emphasis mine), which you conveniently omitted.
Rule 7.3.7.1 says "Stations are limited to one (1) completed QSO on any single channel FM satellite." So yes, there IS such a rule. George, KA3HSW ----- Original Message ---- > From: Andreas Junge <andr...@n6nu.org> > To: AMSAT -BB <amsat-bb@amsat.org> > Sent: Mon, June 27, 2011 1:29:29 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FD Mess > > There is no such rule in the FD that limits you to one Satellite contact. You > >need AT LEAST one for the 100 bonus points: > > > >From the FD rules (2011): > 7.3.7. Satellite QSO: 100 bonus points for successfully completing at least >one QSO via an amateur radio satellite during the Field Day period. "General >Rules for All ARRL Contests" (Rule 3.7.2.), (the no-repeater QSO stipulation) >is waived for satellite QSOs. Groups are allowed one dedicated satellite >transmitter station without increasing their entry category. Satellite QSOs >also count for regular QSO credit. Show them listed separately on the summary >sheet as a separate "band." You do not receive an additional bonus for >contacting different satellites, though the additional QSOs may be counted for > >QSO credit unless prohibited under Rule 7.3.7.1. The QSO must be between two >Earth stations through a satellite. Available to Classes A, B, and F. > > > > 73, > > Andreas, N6NU, CM87VK > _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
