2.1.3 (as well as 2.1) is part of the rules for a Single Operator Station. It has no effect on Rovers or Multi-operator Stations. So Multi-ops can use spotting networks as long as they don't spot th
I fail to see how transmitting your call and latitude and longitude data is self spotting.. You are not transmitting your rx/tx frequency.. or any qso information... ect... the only thing you are tra
<Yes, but self spotting (which is what APRS would be) is illegal in most contests, even in the assisted category.> BINGO. "HERE I AM ... WORK ME - WORK ME!" Put out a decent signal, be a good operato
So, you want full-blown APRS in contests? You got it! Just look beyond the ARRL's events! The Fall Sprints are right around the corner, and there is NO prohibition against using APRS. Ev, W2EV ______
"CQ Contest, CQ Contest, Whisky Yankey Zero X-Ray, Rover - Delta November Seven Zero, Contest. Oh no, I just gave my grid square, and self-spotted and disqualified myself. I'm going home guys... have
Putting out a call by using an entirely RF path is not self spotting. Putting out an APRS signal into the computer software, with the intent of doing so, is self spotting, because you are making sure
Hi John, As I understand it that is the way HamIM works and why the ARRL Contest Desk approved it. Rovers send their GPS info out on 147.585 MHz simplex, and there is no digipeating or feed to the in
So a multi-op can spot me, and put me on a non-RF system, but I can't put myself there. That's my contention. What's the difference in the end-result? -- Nate Duehr, WY0X nate@natetech.com __________
Don't ask me, I didn't make the rules prohibiting self spotting. 73s John AA5JG _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting@contesting.com http://lists.co
-- Original Message -- So a multi-op can spot me, and put me on a non-RF system, but I can't put myself there. That's my contention. What's the difference in the end-result? -- Here's the problem: th
Author: "Kenneth E. Harker" <kenharker@kenharker.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 07:09:06 -0700
Yeah - it's all pretty crazy, isn't it? That's why we should outlaw the use of all spotting systems in contests. -- Kenneth E. Harker WM5R kenharker@kenharker.com http://www.kenharker.com/ __________