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Re: Topband: Stew Perry contest this weekend

To: Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: Stew Perry contest this weekend
From: Tree <tree@kkn.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:02:45 -0800
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On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 12:59:19PM -0800, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 12/15/2010 9:17 AM, Tree wrote:
> > 6.   Prohibited activities: Use of Internet-based and/or radio-based 
> > spotting
> > >      systems and chat rooms is not permitted for the purposes of improving
> > >      your score, regardless of category.
> > >  
> > >      Remote operation is permitted as long as all transmitting and 
> > > receiving
> > >      antennas used are within 100 km of each other - with only one 
> > > transmitter
> > >      site.  The grid square sent and used for scoring purposes must be 
> > > the one
> > >      that your transmitter is in.
> > >  
> > >      Use of skimmer like devices are permitted for the multi-operator 
> > > category
> > >      only.  Any skimmer like devices (including reverse beacon network 
> > > devices)
> > >      must be located within 100 km of other devices (such as 
> > > transmitters).
> > >  
> 
> The first and third paragraphs are in direct conflict.  The third 
> paragraph would appear to limit the use of a skimmer device to a 
> NON-INTERNET-BASED connection (i.e., radio). Further, the reverse beacon 
> network IS INTERNET BASED, and it IS a spotting system, so IT would also 
> appear to be prohibited for all categories by the first paragraph.

Always fun writing new rules trying to keep up with technology!!

Single-Op - a boy and his radio.

Multi-Op - boys and their toys (as long as they are < 100 km)

Tree
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