Hi Joe:
This one hits close to home.
I run my kachina via remote control since I can't have antennas at my house.
As long as the antennas are hooked directly to my rig I don't think it matters
where I am, physically, either way my antennas/reciever are at the same
location. No real advantage, other than I've spent the extra $$'s so I can
operate with decent antennas.
Now, if I set up a second site about 10 miles away for 2 radio contesting or
multi-oping, then I believe I would be going against the spirit of the rule.
But if I setup the second rig and antennas on the same roof top, I would be
ok. The only difference between me and a home station is the physical
location of the operator, not the equipment.
Just my twist.
Joseph B. Fitzgerald wrote:
> The folks running CQ WPX and WW contests have included a curious phrase in
> their contest rules. Several of us in YCCC land have been discussing
> this, but cannot come to consensus.
>
> "All antennas used by the entrant must be physically connected by wires to
> the transmitters and receivers used by the entrant"
>
> Some say that this is intended to disallow multiple remote sites (i.e.
> transmitters/receivers on different continents, etc), however these
> scenarios seem to be already disallowed by "Transmitters and receivers
> must be located within a 500 meter diameter circle or within the property
> limits of the station licensee, whichever is greater". In any event
> wouldn't the antennas need to be physically connected to the
> transmitters/recievers?
>
> Also, does this rule disallow capacitive/magnetic coupling of antennas?
> Reading the letter of the rule, certain baluns, filters as well as the
> transformers in beverage systems are not allowed. Certainly this is not
> the intent of the rule.
>
> Curiously, CQ-RTTY has a similar rule, but it only applies to Multi/Multi
> stations. CQ-VHF does not have a similar rule, so I guess waveguide is
> OK, but niether does CQ-160. Anyone using waveguide on 160?
>
> Why was this phrase included and why was it worded the way it is?
>
> -Joe KM1P
>
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Remote Control Airplanes: AMA# 657062
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