Keith: My suggestion was similar except that the Single Op category does
not exclude mobiles, hence, is OK now. The snag is since the award unit is
the ARRL section, it is possible for a mobile to operate from more than one
ARRL section yet stay in one grid. --Mike, WV2ZOW
On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 10:53 AM, Keith Morehouse <w9rm@calmesapartners.com>
wrote:
> Mike - I'll make a prediction.
>
> Change the Rover class to allow a Rover to enter by visiting one grid
> and one of these days, the Law of Unintended Consequences will kick
> in. A guy will coax jumper from his vehicle over to his massive
> VHF/UHF antenna farm in his back yard, run the whole contest that way,
> turn in a 300K score as a classic Rover, kick everyone's butt or break
> a long-standing record, totally piss off the Rover community and cause
> the rules to be re-written again.
>
> THAT is why I suggested just amending the definition of Single Op to
> include mobiles, which would not impact ANY existing class in any way.
>
> Jay W9RM
>
> Keith J Morehouse
> Managing Partner
> Calmesa Partners G.P.
> Olathe, CO
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 7:57 PM, R. Michael West <k6nc@saciplaw.com>
> wrote:
> > If this change were made to Section 2.5: "....who move in or among one
> or more grid squares.......", I believe this issue would be resolved.
> >
> > That's for those who think it may be necessary. Personally, I don't.
> >
> > It is ridiculous to create a new category for mobile operators who
> operate during a contest in only one grid, IMHO.
> >
> > After all, it's a contest, not a drive out to WalMart with the rig to
> make a few contacts on the way.
> >
> > Next will be a call for new categories for bicycle mobiles, walking
> mobiles, canoe mobile, and the rest.
> >
> > 73, Mike K6NC
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