Sean, et. al:
I agree most if not all contestants know what "is ethical or not." It is their
choice to be ethical.
Those who know me know I "live, breathe and eat 6 Meters." #3 behnd family and
job.
Glad to see 6 Meters will remain in the ARRL VHF contests.
- N0JK> Hi folks-> > First off, let me preface this entire note by saying that
my job is to help administer the rules as written and help everyone follow them
by offering interpretations and ARRL policy.> > Let's take a look at the rules
that are on the books:> > >From "General Rules For All ARRL Contests:"> >
"3.10. The use of non-Amateur Radio means of communication (for example,
Internet or telephone) to solicit a contact (or contacts) during the contest
period is not permitted."> > "3.14. In contests where spotting nets are
permissible, spotting your own station or requesting another station to spot
you is not permitted."> > >From "General Rules For All ARRL Contests Above 50
MHz:"> > "2.1. Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting,
receiving, spotting, and logging functions as well as equipment and antenna
adjustments."> > "2.1.3. Use of spotting assistance or nets (operating
arrangements involving other individuals, DX-alerting nets, packet, etc) is not
per
mitted."> > Internet sites where call signs, frequencies, or locations are
given are not compatible with a Single-Operator entry. If you choose to visit
such sites during an ARRL VHF contest, you should either submit your log as a
Multi-operator entrant (where spotting assistance is allowed) or as a checklog
(which is very much appreciated). On the other hand, Internet sites that
provide information on propagation or weather conditions (and do not provide
call signs, frequencies, or locations) may certainly be used by all stations.>
> As far as ethics go, I really can't add much to what has already been said.
We're all given free will; you can do whatever you like, as long as you're
willing to accept the consequences of your actions. Are you willing to do
anything that could damage your personal reputation or be shunned on the bands,
or possibly be prohibited from participating in future contests? I have a
feeling most people know what's ethical and what's not. Something to
ponder: if you're engaging in an activity during a contest over which you'd
call "foul" if engaged in by your competition, you might want to reconsider
that activity.> > Six meters is a fickle mistress; she will give you everything
you wish for and more...when she feels like it. Successful VHF contesters know
how to adapt to the conditions given them and make the best of the
opportunities. There are three ARRL "VHF" contests every year; six meters
generally does not shine her lovelight on all of them.> > I don't see six
meters being eliminated from ARRL VHF contests anytime soon.> > One possibility
for those who do not like six meters and want to use spotting assistance is to
enter as a Limited Multi-op. You get your choice of four bands; nowhere does it
say six meters HAS to be one of your choices.> > 73,> > Sean Kutzko KX9X>
Contest Branch Manager> ARRL - The national association of Amateur Radio> 225
Main Street> Newington, CT 06111 USA> (860) 594-0232> email: kx9x@arrl.o
rg
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