On Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:17:42 -0400, James French <w8iss@wideopenwest.com> wrote:
> > I've always loved the idea of a "Rover Bus" with a bunch of friends.
>
> That's what I am thinking, Nate. But per the rules, we are not allowed
> to do that. This I think would help bring out other operators plus get
> those operators that can 'borrow' a loaner station the chance to make
> a few contacts and have questions answered at the same time and be given
> advise on how things work, are planned and arranged, and to see how
> other stations do things.
>
> The Unlimited ROVER class ISN'T designed to take this into account
> currently.
>
I've always liked this idea, too. Whether the Unlimited Rover class was
designed with this in mind or not, I don't see why you can't do it. Maybe
I'm missing something.
I think a more logical arrangement than handing out an HT to introduce
someone to VHF contesting would be to allow them to operate your station
briefly, maybe make a few contacts. Which you can't do as a Single Operator
or two operator (Limited) Rover and you can do once if you rove solo. So
maybe they should add a rule like this:
2.7 Observers. Any Rover, Limited Rover, or Single-Operator station may
include one or more observers. Each observer may operate the station for a
single 10 minute period with one of the station's listed operators present
at all times. The intent of this rule is to provide for introducing the
observers to VHF contesting and not to increase the capability of the
station within its category.
73! Chris N9YH
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Chris Burke
chris@n9yh.com
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