With my tongue firmly planted in my cheek, while smiling, I ask “So now we have
to look in four places to get a complete set of rules for the Contest?”
Seriously, that does seem like a step in the wrong direction. - Duffey KK6MC
On Jan 2, 2015, at 4:18 PM, vhfcontesting-request@contesting.com wrote:
> In the absence of alternative rulings from HQ about what constitutes the
> boundary between SO and SOU, I would use the following from the HF Rules
> (http://www.arrl.org/general-rules-for-arrl-contests-below-30-mhz):
>
> *2.2.1.*Use of spotting assistance or nets (operating arrangements
> involving other individuals, DX-alerting nets, packet, multi-channel
> decoders such as CW Skimmer, etc) not physically located at the station
> is permitted. (Exception: spotting information obtained from any source
> outside the station boundary via a closed or dedicated communication
> link may not be used.)
>
> Before anybody gets cranked up about HF rules in VHF+ contests, remember
> that the original recommendation was only to create SOU in all ARRL HF
> contests and it was the P&SC which extended it to VHF+ without any
> additional discussion. So the original recommendation was based on
> 2.2.1 as above. That definition needs to be broadened and made less
> dependent on specific technology but it will suffice for now.
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