Richard is perfectly entitled to do that. He has invested time and money in something he enjoys, and it's not harming anyone. The question is whether remote operation is acceptable for amateur radio
Mike: I don't think the rule makers need to address remote ops. Heres why in two simple points: 1 - The FCC has a rule on remote stations and how they can operate 2 - The contest rule makers have add
Author: "Paul J. Piercey" <p.piercey@nl.rogers.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:50:56 -0000
Yes, you have it right. The operator SHOULD be in the same entity as he is representing in whatever contest his in. For practical purposes, if this is not the case for reasons of necessity, then som
One of the reasons Ham radio is in decline is the face we can't get the kids interested, We may go to a school and interest them, but as soon as the go home and ask for an antenna, Well, no way, not
is representing in whatever contest his in. For practical purposes, if this is not >>>the case for reasons of necessity, then some leeway can be given. If it is not the case out of desire, then it s
I applaud Tom, KC1J's prompt response to the question about the TS-480 Remote Control Panel in a remote contesting venue. Tnx, Tom! That's pretty funny, and a well crafted Word Picture for *your* pos
Author: "Paul J. Piercey" <p.piercey@nl.rogers.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:07:30 -0000
Within reason. As I have stated on numerous occasions, it's a question of necessity over desire. If you can't set up a station at your house but can set one up a few miles away, then go for it. No o
Russell Hill typed... Then Paul VO1HE chimed in... To which I'm adding... Well I hope you guys get this all squared away before 2018. I am expecting my financial windfall to be achieved a few years p
In the same way, an amateur radio QSO is a person-to-person event with RF everywhere in-between (subject to the 500-meters allowed for the stations at each end.) If you don't agree with that, please
"So - if the entire station is contained within the 500-meter limit, it can be operated under local control (operator on-site) or by remotecontrol (operator outside the 500-meter limit and connected
Mike, Yes, I want the operator of a station in Aruba to be in Aruba. Why? because DXCC rules require that that a DXCC operation actually be land based and in the country. Accreditation of many of the
Author: "Paul J. Piercey" <p.piercey@nl.rogers.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:33:10 -0000
It is only the final word until someone with enough clout determines that it is not fair to him, or wants to be allowed to do something else, and kicks up a stink about it. Rules are just words on a
I think it is quite reasonable that for any remote station to count for the club competition that the remote location would have to qualify as if it were manned. So a W6 cannot get NCCC credit for re
Yes, but what is the alternative to rules? It seems to me that rules are pretty much set in stone, until there is a good reason to change them. Look at all the hubub about adding new classes. 73 Tom
So, let me get his straight. You have enough money and time to scour real estate listings to find a piece of property without zoning restrictions, with outstanding terrain, no neighbors, TVI, noise s
W6RKC: Messrs. Neiger, Garlough, Crovelli, et al have top ten contest stations at remote locations and they fly to them to operate and win the world. Mr. Hrane Milosevic, YT1AD uses cheap holiday fli
Rick, Time and money are not the only issues. If they were, what you say might be true. Having "daddy" at home is a (maybe THE) major issue that your observation ignores. The other factor is travel t
In some cases, it can be due to a periodic logistical impediment. One of my possible remote sites on top of the 90 acre family property peak can not be reached during REAL BAD WX (or even during a su
It may be a matter of makeing the XYL happy, They can cost whole alot more if they are not crared for.... Mine will not live in the country, she needs the social life, parties and shopping.... ( and
... more and http://lists.contesting.com/_cq-contest/2006-09/msg00007.html This has been published in a radio league magazine at least in Finnish. 73, Jukka OH6Li ____________________________________