I have a question about rule 2.3.7 which states: 2.3.7. Rovers are permitted to use APRS. Rovers using APRS transmit only their call sign and position. Any multi-op station may access rover APRS data
It says right in the rule that rovers can use APRS.. the only limitation is that the tx call and grid only, they cannot use the "instant" messaging features and stuff like that.. why does it have any
"why does it have anything to do with multioperator?" Because using APRS info from your computer is considered "assistance". Sine there is no "assisted class" in VHF contests (unlike HF contests) thi
Only Multi-Op fixed stations and UNLIMITED Rovers are supposed to be able to use "spotting networks". Nate WY0X _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontestin
the rule states that rovers may use APRS.. it lists no exceptions at all other than they TX call and location only. wouldn't "Spotting" require a frequency location.? pretty useless with out knowing
Ray, I followed up the other day with a better description, hopefully you saw that, but here's more thoughts: You changed your statement from "use that data" to "use". They are two different statemen
Here is my understanding of the rules: When the rules say that rovers may use APRS they mean that they can transmit an APRS signal giving their location and call. With the exception of the unlimited