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[VHFcontesting] Further statement on BeacoNet

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Subject: [VHFcontesting] Further statement on BeacoNet
From: dhenderson@arrl.org (Henderson, Dan N1ND)
Date: Thu Jun 19 16:44:36 2003
Please forward to any reflector as you deem appropriate:

After additional review and conversation The ARRL has come to believe that 
BEACONet is similar to an automated CQing system. It facilitates the 
solicitation of contacts. It uses a band that is usable in the particular 
contest, and QSOs are made on such radios. It uses a mode that is acceptable 
for contacts in the particular contest. BEACONet seems to comply with the 
letter and spirit of the contest rules.  Although this might be a "new" concept 
in V/UHF contesting, it doesn't seem contrary to the rules. In view of this 
interpretation, it appears to that BEACONet does not violate any contest rules, 
and therefore the use of BEACONet is permissible.

If you have questions regarding this rules interpretation, please contact me at 
n1nd@arrl.org  

Thanks and 73

Dan Henderson, N1ND
ARRL Contest Branch Manager
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