I like including all stations but I am against adding a new category. A
mobile that is not a rover (does not activate two or more grids) might enter
as a fixed station if the rules allow or can be changed. We already have
too many rover categories and all but the traditional rover category
incentivizes stations to reduce or not improve their rover station
capabilities both to the detriment of the contest.
73
Mike WB8BZK
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Of James Duffey
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 9:07 PM
To: R. Michael West
Cc: James Duffey; vhfcontesting@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Roving in one grid ?
Well I think that there are several approaches to allow mobiles to submit
logs. It just needs to be done.
And, as far as that guy going to WalMart with the rig in the car, I think
that those are guys who we should not exclude. Anyone who makes a contact in
the contest should be able to enter a log, if they operate within the rules.
To me it would be very discouraging to work some guys in a contest on the
way to Target, give them points, have them encourage me to take up VHF
contesting, and then find out I couldn't enter the contest because there
isn't a category that I fit in. We need to encourage the small guys, even if
they aren't a big segment of the contesting community. - Duffey KK6MC
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KK6MC
James Duffey
Cedar Crest NM
On Jun 16, 2015, at 7:57 PM, R. Michael West <k6nc@saciplaw.com> wrote:
> If this change were made to Section 2.5: "....who move in or among one or
more grid squares.......", I believe this issue would be resolved.
>
> That's for those who think it may be necessary. Personally, I don't.
>
> It is ridiculous to create a new category for mobile operators who operate
during a contest in only one grid, IMHO.
>
> After all, it's a contest, not a drive out to WalMart with the rig to make
a few contacts on the way.
>
> Next will be a call for new categories for bicycle mobiles, walking
mobiles, canoe mobile, and the rest.
>
> 73, Mike K6NC
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Duffey [mailto:jamesduffey@comcast.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 06:31 PM
> To: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
> Cc: 'James Duffey'
> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Roving in one grid ?
>
> Joel - The problem is that there is no place for mobiles who stay in a
single grid, but travel more than 500M, to enter the contest. They cannot
enter as rovers if they stay in one grid: 2.5. Rover: A rover consists of no
more than two operators that moves among two or more grid squares during the
course of a contest. From "General Rules for Contests above 30 MHz" And this
rule from "General Rules for all ARRL Contests" 3.7. All transmitters and
receivers must be located within a 500-meter diameter circle, excluding
antennas. precludes them from entering the single op class if they travel
more than 500m from their initial starting point. Some argue that the 500M
circle can move with the mobile, but this is not explicit in the rule, and
seems to be exactly opposite from what the rule is intended to accomplish.
This can be fixed in several ways. It does not affect a lot of people, but
it comes up often enough that it is important. And if you want to entice FM
ops into VHF contesting, many who operate mobiles, it seems like offering
them a way to compete, not necessarily a new category, is important. As you
see from the discussion here, there are other secondary concerns and issues,
but the above is the crux of it. Are you a member of the ARRL Ad Hoc
Committee on Increasing Activity in VHF/UHF contests? - Duffey KK6MC --
KK6MC James Duffey Cedar Crest NM
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