The below is from the comments coming from VE3LYC, Deputy GM and Operations Manager for IOTA. Read it. He brings up a valid concern for some of the advancing technical digital modes and potential operational habits. . . .

Quite a few of you asked about the above rule. The IOTA Team is aware that technology is now available to allow an operator to manage multiple streams of digital data which helps him to make contacts simultaneously on multiple bands. This raises a number of questions for award management teams. One of these is for how long can a solo operator do this continuously without leaving the equipment making contacts? What is the length of time that someone can operate nonstop in this way, without taking even a tiny bit of a break for sleep? Is it 48 hours, 60 hours, 72 hours, 84 hours, 96 hours, or more? Rule C.3.10 needs to be read with this in mind.

Food for thought for all ham operators, especially those advancing in the new digital mode operational techniques, including chasing QSOs for band modes, etc…  The ARRL might place restrictions on this type of operation techniques for their DX awards.. Anyway, good article by Cezar in the DXWorld.net web….

San YY

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