#Operating Categories

Operating categories group contest entries that work under similar conditions, such as single operator or multi-operator, one band or all bands, and different power levels. One important split is between assisted and unassisted operation, where assistance generally means using outside information about who is on the air. Names and definitions differ between contests and change from time to time. The category is declared in the Cabrillo header and must match how the station was really operated. Articles under this tag help you read the rules and choose the right category.