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Re: [CQ-Contest] Remote Contest Operation

To: Paul O'Kane <pokane@ei5di.com>, "CQ-Contest@contesting.com" <CQ-Contest@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Remote Contest Operation
From: Robert Chudek - K0RC <k0rc@citlink.net>
Reply-to: k0rc@citlink.net
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:52:16 -0500
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Paul, your question is a diversion and a cop out.

The 500 meter rule is to contain the RX/TX within this close proximity to each other. That is entirely a different issue than "pseudo amateur QSOs" that use radio links to communicate with the RX/TX bundle at a remote site. You failed to identify the difference I was asking about.

In any case, let's take the 500 meter rule for example and bounce that laser off the same building a mile away. Your RX/TX, tower, antenna, and operator are all sitting within the 500-meter circle, but with an obstructed line-of-sight. Obviously the control link is about 2 miles in length, far exceeding the 500 meter limit. What is the ruling on this?

73 de bob - KØRC in MN

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On 4/16/2013 6:12 AM, Paul O'Kane wrote:
Hello Bob,

Correct me if I'm wrong Paul, but in the scenario detailed in the
message below, where the ham operator is using an amateur-band RF link
between his house and the equipment up on the top of the hill, he will
be logging true Amateur to Amateur QSOs.

What purpose does the 500m rule serve?

73,
Paul EI5DI





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