Jay,
That is when I suggested changing the rover category rules, to make some
sort of provision that rovers have to operate in 2 (or more) spots at least
500 meters from each other. Make it a couple of miles if you wish. Now
that would really take a coax run.....
John AF5CC
On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 9:53 AM, Keith Morehouse <w9rm@calmesapartners.com>
wrote:
> Mike - I'll make a prediction.
>
> Change the Rover class to allow a Rover to enter by visiting one grid
> and one of these days, the Law of Unintended Consequences will kick
> in. A guy will coax jumper from his vehicle over to his massive
> VHF/UHF antenna farm in his back yard, run the whole contest that way,
> turn in a 300K score as a classic Rover, kick everyone's butt or break
> a long-standing record, totally piss off the Rover community and cause
> the rules to be re-written again.
>
> THAT is why I suggested just amending the definition of Single Op to
> include mobiles, which would not impact ANY existing class in any way.
>
> Jay W9RM
>
> Keith J Morehouse
> Managing Partner
> Calmesa Partners G.P.
> Olathe, CO
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 7:57 PM, R. Michael West <k6nc@saciplaw.com>
> wrote:
> > If this change were made to Section 2.5: "....who move in or among one
> or more grid squares.......", I believe this issue would be resolved.
> >
> > That's for those who think it may be necessary. Personally, I don't.
> >
> > It is ridiculous to create a new category for mobile operators who
> operate during a contest in only one grid, IMHO.
> >
> > After all, it's a contest, not a drive out to WalMart with the rig to
> make a few contacts on the way.
> >
> > Next will be a call for new categories for bicycle mobiles, walking
> mobiles, canoe mobile, and the rest.
> >
> > 73, Mike K6NC
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