Forgive me if the following message has already reached this
reflector. As it pertains directly to a topic of discussion of
a few days ago, I thought it should be posted here.
-- 73, Joe, K1JT
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Repost from ARRL
We have been asked to comment on several questions related to
ARRL VHF/UHF contests.
Nothing in our rules prohibits any specific mode or modes in VHF/
UHF contests. We allow all modes in VHF/UHF contests. Also there
is nothing that prohibits use of a decoding-type device. The one
limitation is that any QSO claimed for contest credit must be
completed during the contest. Both parties in a QSO must send
and acknowledge the required contest exchange during the contest
period. Taping or similar means of storing information for
decoding after the contest period would not be permissible.
There is nothing to prohibit setting up schedules by any means
before the start of the contest period. However, any schedules
made during the contest period must be made by amateur means
only. Internet chatrooms, email, telephone calls and other
non-amateur mediums are not permissible for scheduling contacts
during the contest period. Also, remember that any QSO claimed
for contest credit must include the sending and acknowledgement
of the required contest exchange during the contest period.
Have a good contest this weekend.
73
Dan Henderson, N1ND
ARRL Contest Branch Manager
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