Hi Steve,
Wow! This topic has really sparked a lot of great discussion which is
good for the sport.
Obviously from the responses from several active Rovers, the idea of
activating a grid only once during the contest is flawed and discussion
should probably be dropped or the proposal modified. The group appears to
be open to changes but any changes need to be vetted. This forum is getting
ideas on the table which is wonderful.
73
Mike WB8BZK/R
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From: Steve Clifford [mailto:k4gun.r@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:47 AM
To: Mike Metroka
Cc: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Endorse Rover Rules Revisions EXCEPT the 30 Q
Limit
Mike,
I see and understand your point, but I think the CA group has shown that
they can't be trusted with a long leash. I'm also a solo rover but as
Limited one meaning I only have 4 bands. The chances of me hitting the same
other rover for 30 Q's is remote.
Because of my frustration with the CA group, I was and remain willing to
lower the limit to 4 for Limited Rover and 10 for Classic Rover. Yes, that
would mean I had to stop making Q's with some stations, but its a sacrafice
I am willing to make. The only reason I think 30 is a good compromise is
because of the new 50% rule. Were it not for that, I think 30 would still
mean Wayne and the Lunchbox Brigade would make a mockery of the system.
I like the proposed new rules. I hope they are adopted. I would encourage
them to allow Limited Rovers the option of 1.2 GHz, but even that one
doesn't affect me.
With similar levels of respect,
Steve
K4GUN/R
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