Once again: APRS is FINE to use in ARRL Contests. The ARRL has said so, publicly. To do so, one must simply remove the components of APRS that support: (A) digipeating, when "assistance" is prohibite
This is like saying that operating from a plane is FINE if: 1) The plane is never above an altitude of 10ft above the ground 2) The landing gear remain extended at all times and in contact with earth
Hi Steve and all: I'm enjoying these Rover rule discussions. Within the Central Division, we have a separate reflector for interested parties to discuss these issues from a Central Div perspective. B
Bruce, Yes, I just had a conversation also with an HF contester about this. He presented some of the same concerns -- as a fixed station if you want to do well you need to be an iron butt and keep yo
I like the APRS idea, although I have to admit to completely selfish reasons:-) HamIM is a good start, and has more potential than what you might think. Many Rovers look for high spots to operate fro
Anyone who is more interested in watching Oprah should be banned for life from contesting. 73s John AA5JG _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@cont
I have read this issue with interest. My perspective on this is that APRS can be an aid or crutch to the weak rover station, while not needed by a strong rover station. Those with halos for example c
Note, that I've left the Subject intact, in case there are those who wish to ignore it. :) One of the benefits of on-list discussions is that it affords an opportunity to learn from others. After whi
-- Original Message -- Having said that, activity begets activity and if ARPS keeps folks in the seat more because they find contesting "easier," I say go for it. The HF'er I was talking to suggested
-- Original Message -- My perspective on this is that APRS can be an aid or crutch to the weak rover station, while not needed by a strong rover station. ........................... Remember, HamIM/A
Ev, I want to focus for a bit on just these statements (below at bottom proceeded with ">"). The whole idea of using APRS intact without making any changes -- that is using the Internet component Fin
If APRS is to be allowed then we may as well also allow contest time phone calls and QSO chat pages. Let's just turn VHF contesting into being a 100% outside of the contest communications means sched
Duane, Totally agree!!!! You have just said in a few paragraphs something that I have been trying to be able to say for years. Thanks, -- Jeff Embry, K3OQ FM19je ARCI #11643, FPQRP #-696, QRP-L # 67,
Duane, Well said I agree with your statement. Lets keep the challenge and hone the skills. We seem to be moving away from what I see as the purpose and challenge of "Weak Signal operation". Locating
my 2 cents worth.. Rovers with APRS? What's the big deal - I view it as the same as using the DX Clusters looking for multipliers in HF contests.... So what if APRS gives fixed stations a slight adva
the DX Clusters looking for multipliers in HF contests.... Yes, but self spotting (which is what APRS would be) is illegal in most contests, even in the assisted category. 73s John AA5JG ____________
Hard to say. It's not defined anywhere. What's the goal of the contest? The multi-ops are allowed today to use Internet information sources under the current rules. And yet, Rovers aren't allowed to
Nate WY0X replied: Hard to say. It's not defined anywhere. What's the goal of the contest? Gee, I thought the goal was to "HAVE FUN" If you are taking contesting so serious you need another hobby. Ke
You may want to take a look at the rules. There are three sections ... General Rules, General Rules for VHF Contests, and Specific Rules for each contest. The following comes from the General Rules f
The portion you're looking at ONLY applies to Single-Operator HighPower stations, the 2.1 section. NOT to any other station types. Other station types are more than welcome to use spotting networks.