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Re: [VHFcontesting] Who's driving that rover?

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Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Who's driving that rover?
From: Ev Tupis <w2ev@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:10:43 -0800 (PST)
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Steve,
I'm going to take a stab at answering the question only because I really really 
really want to understand the implications of the recent changes myself...and 
"thinking out loud" helps me to do that.  I am *not* an ARRL representative in 
any way, shape or form. :)

Ev, W2EV


----- Original Message ----
From: "k4gun@comcast.net" k4gun@comcast.net

1.  I (K4GUN) am driving my truck.  Part of my roving plan is to operate while 
on the move.  In the passenger seat is another ham.  Is it legal under the 
rules for me to work the mic and tuner and the other ham to log the contacts?

*** Anyone who tunes, talks, logs is an "operator" and is bound by the rules 
pertaining to operators, in accordance with the class of their entry.  In this 
case, you have two "operators".

2.  I am still driving the truck but the traffic conditions are such that I 
can't safely operate the mic.  Can I hand it over to the other ham who would 
continue operating under my callsign?  The other person would be handling all 
operating duties except driving.

*** Once you are an "operator", you are considered an "operator" for the entire 
length of the event.  In this case, you have a 2-operator station.

3.  If the answer to number one is that its not legal for a driver to handle 
both the mic and the steering wheel if there is another person in the truck, 
can the other person in the vehicle transmit under my callsign?

*** It is legal.  Carry on. :)

Regards,
Ev, W2EV


      
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