> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Richard Thorne
> Sent: March 18, 2007 12:55
> To: CQ-Contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Remote Site Contesting Rules - Getting
> out of hand
>
> This thread has been an interesting one.
>
> Lets get this one back on track. Quite frankly I don't see a
> need for a change in rules.
>
> From the ARRL General rules:
>
> 3.7. All transmitters and receivers must be located within a
> 500-meter diameter circle, excluding antennas.
>
> 3.7.1. This prohibits the use of remote receiving
> installations.
> 3.7.2. Exceptions:
>
>
> 3.7.2.1. Stations remotely controlled by radio link
> may use necessary equipment at the control
> point. This
> does not include using the control point as another
> receiving location.
> 3.7.2.2. Multioperator and Single Operator Assisted
> stations may use spotting nets.
>
> From the CQWW rules:
>
> "Transmitters and receivers must be located within a 500
> meter diameter circle or within the property limits of the
> station licensee's address, which greater. All antennas used
> by the entrant must be physically connected by wires to the
> transmitters and receivers used by the entrant"
>
> In my view the rules already cover remote operations. Yes,
> theres plenty of contests that probably don't address the
> above as the ARRL general rules and CQWW rules do, but what
> does that have to do with remote operations?
>
> To those of you who think remote stations don't use rf to
> communicate your wrong, dead wrong. I believe when I worked
> the VK6 or 3B8 on 40m cw the other morning it was via rf.
> Sure my paddle was connected to my rig via the internet, but
> your paddle is connected to your rig via a wire, not rf.
>
> When I worked 5W0RE on 17m ssb it was via rf. My mic was
> connected to my rig via the internet but your mic is
> connected to your rig via a wire, also not via rf.
>
> Lets not forget about our headsets or speakers. My headset
> is connected to my rig via the internet, but your headset is
> connected to your rig via a wire not via rf.
>
> As I type this I'm looking at my internet connection, its a
> wire going into my shack wall. And that internet connection
> some where along the line my be taking a hop to another node
> over the airwaves, which the last time I checked is rf.
>
> I've been remoting for probably 10 years now. The internet
> and some recent technology improvements has really improved
> things. I now feel I
> can finally be competitive in contests. And for those of you who
> don't like me using the internet to get on the air via rf,
> well, I'm not losing any sleep over it.
>
> Bottom line leave all the rules alone, there is absolutely no
> need to change them.
>
> Rich - N5ZC
To me, it's not the method used to extend the connection from the key to the
rig, it's the distance. Your situation is not unique and illustrates how you
can resolve the issues with zoning laws, restrictive covenents, etc that you
have. Although, being only 7 miles from your actually equipment, you could
go there with relatively no problem, you have chosen to operate your station
remotely. I don't see that as the problem. You're still an N5.
My issue is with the pretenders who want to be rare DX from the security and
comfort of their own homes. Or the guys whose noise level came up to an s2
so they need to find a more quiet location; say, in rural Aruba. Or the guys
who can't get enough points with the stuff in their backyards and want to
improve their scores by spanning the globe with remote stations in order to
take advantage of proximity rather than propagation. To me, it's all about
working the operator and not the radio. If your radio is in Timbuktu and you
are in Texas, you're still an N5 no matter how you slice it.
73 -- Paul VO1HE
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