The BEACONet configuration takes care of this issue. At no time are there
two signals on the same band at the same time.
Ev, W2EV
Original Message:
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From: Dan H. kb5my@starband.net
To: dhenderson@arrl.org, cq-contest@contesting.com,
vhfcontesting@contesting.com, vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu,
rvhfg_general@yahoogroups.com, packrats@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: Further statement on BeacoNet
Further statement on BeacoNetIf there is a CW, SSB, FM, etc. transmitter
being operated for gathering QSO's on the same band concurrently with the
BEACONet TX by the same station, does that violate the 2 transmitters on one
band rule?
Dan
KB5MY/6
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From: owner-vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu [mailto:owner-vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu]On
Behalf Of Henderson, Dan N1ND
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 05:49
To: cq-contest; VHF Contesting.com; VHF List
Cc: rvhfg_general@yahoogroups.com; packrats@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Further statement on BeacoNet
Please forward to any reflector as you deem appropriate:
After additional review and conversation The ARRL has come to believe that
BEACONet is similar to an automated CQing system. It facilitates the
solicitation of contacts. It uses a band that is usable in the particular
contest, and QSOs are made on such radios. It uses a mode that is acceptable
for contacts in the particular contest. BEACONet seems to comply with the
letter and spirit of the contest rules. Although this might be a "new"
concept in V/UHF contesting, it doesn't seem contrary to the rules. In view
of this interpretation, it appears to that BEACONet does not violate any
contest rules, and therefore the use of BEACONet is permissible.
If you have questions regarding this rules interpretation, please contact
me at n1nd@arrl.org
Thanks and 73
Dan Henderson, N1ND
ARRL Contest Branch Manager
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