First, please feel free to forward this statement to other reflectors as =
appropriate.
There is a growing controversy in regards to the use of BEACONet in the =
upcoming ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes and other ARRL VHF contests.
Let me be very plain and straightforward: The ARRL has determined that =
the use of BEACONet is considered self-spotting of your station. =
Self-spotting is specifically not allowed under the provisions of the =
General Rules for All ARRL Contests:
3.14. In contests where spotting nets are permissible, spotting your =
own station or
requesting another station to spot you is not permitted.
This determination has been clearly presented to those involved with the =
BEACONet program. However there have been postings to many reflectors =
stating that they believe the issue has been wrongly decided. That will =
continue to be discussed as time progresses. =20
However, so there is no misunderstanding: the use of BEACONet to solicit =
contacts during the contest period may make your entry subject to action =
by the ARRL Awards Committee.
Since I may not be subscribed to the reflector where you ultimately read =
this please forward questions, etc directly to me. I will collect them =
and add them to the information for the Awards Committee.=20
Thanks and 73
Dan Henderson, N1ND
ARRL Contest Branch Manager
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