It looks like they 1/2 fixed the problem of grid circling. Not to pick on the California group this time. They coordinated things simular to what I hear is a east coast fashion and apparently worked
Ah! a new reason to complain about them, good to see you are staying on top of things. What does "contiversy" mean? Jim, AF6O _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing lis
Why don't you guys just stop bashing rovers? They don't compete with fixed stations. The so called "Grid Circling Group" is out there having fun. They have a considerable investment in their gear jus
Why don't you guys just stop bashing rovers? They don't compete with fixed stations. The so called "Grid Circling Group" is out there having fun. They have a considerable investment in their gear jus
Dave - You wrote "Why don't you guys just stop bashing rovers?" K4GUN, who started this thread is a rover. He is a pretty good one too. He goes to lots of grids, operates several bands, and replies t
Thanks James. Believe it or not, I really started the discussion about that one rover who didn't submit a log. It really is a question of sheer curiosity and not an accusation of any kind. The guy pl
I have been following this discussion for some time now, and have the following questions: Where exactly in the rules does it prohibit grid circling? Where is part 97 does it prohib this practice? Wh
Its not illegal nor against the rules. I will not use the word "unethical", but I will say its a violation of the spirit of the new rules. There are now three rover classes and this was done in order
Its really more of an issue of the "intent of the (law) rule" vs the "letter of the (law) rule". There will always be those who will stretch the "letter of the rule" well beyond what most people perc
Thanks Dave. I appreciate that comment after the literally hundreds of hours and thousands of emails that the VUAC went through in an attempt to improve the rover rules. It is good to know that all o
It doesn't. Most grid circlers end up in the unlimited rover category. It is allowed in Part 97. I don't know. Much of ethics is personal, situational, and cultural. Thus, the assignment of ethical a
What I find bothersome about a comment like "As far as the VUAC goes, I see that group as being rather worthless" on a reflector frequented by serious and professional VHF-UHF contesters is that it i
Ron, and all -- Yes, the VUAC is an *Advisory* committee. No, it does not directly advise any salaried employees of the League. The VUAC was created by the ARRL Board of Directors. Directors are elec