I think its because it specifically states "multi-op". Under the new
assistance rules, ALL stations can access APRS info.
I still think the "everybody act like a multi-op" rule is a mistake and
will invoke the Law of Unintended Consequences. But rules are rules.
W9RM
Keith Morehouse
via Droid Inc2
On Jan 26, 2015 6:39 PM, "Tad Danley" <tdanley@suddenlink.net> wrote:
> What's the significance of deleting rule 2.7.7?
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Tad Danley, K3TD
> EM10dq
>
> On 1/26/2015 7:03 PM, James Duffey wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> The recent ARRL BOD minutes contain the following action on the new VHF
>> contesting rules changes. The adapted rules pretty much follow the proposed
>> rules with some clarification. As far as assistance goes, pretty much
>> everything is allowed, except that the rules specify that once the contact
>> has started, assistance may not be used. Please don’t shoot the messenger.
>> :^)= - Duffey KK6MC
>>
>> Cut and paste from the minutes:
>>
>> THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the General Rules for All ARRL Contests
>> Above 50 MHz shall be amended as follows:
>>
>> Rule 1.7:
>> Change from:
>> “Retransmitting either or both stations, or use of repeater frequencies,
>> is not permitted.” Change to:
>> “Retransmitting either or both stations, use of repeater frequencies for
>> purposes of completing a contact or using repeater frequencies under Rule
>> 1.16 against the wishes of the repeater owner is not permitted.”
>>
>> Rule 1.7.1, which prohibits use of all repeater frequencies, shall be
>> deleted (since the aforementioned revision of Rule 1.7 addresses this topic
>> adequately).
>>
>> Rule 1.7.2 which prohibits contest entrants from transmitting on
>> repeaters or repeater frequencies for the purpose of soliciting contacts
>> shall be deleted (since the aforementioned revision of Rule 1.7 addresses
>> this topic adequately).
>>
>> A new rule shall be created as follows:
>> Rule 1.16: All entrants, regardless of category, are permitted to use
>> spotting assistance or nets including but not limited to DX-alerting nets,
>> internet chat rooms, APRS and other packet, reverse beacon networks and
>> repeaters to identify stations available for contacts and to announce
>> (self-spot) their availability for contacts. Announcements shall be limited
>> to call sign, location, band or frequency, mode and – if applicable –
>> transmitting sequence and listening direction. These methods of spotting
>> assistance may also be used to coordinate antenna peaking prior to
>> initiation of the contact and to explain contest rules, such as the
>> exchange required, for those who need clarification. Such assistance may
>> not be used to facilitate the completion of any contact once the contact
>> has commenced. This means such assistance may not be used to convey receipt
>> or non- receipt of any required element of a contact or to request a repeat
>> of any required element of a contact.
>>
>> Rule 2.1:
>> Change from:
>> “Single Operator: One person performs all transmitting, receiving,
>> spotting, and logging functions as well as equipment and antenna
>> adjustments. Only one transmitted signal is permitted at any given time.
>> Use of spotting assistance or nets (operating arrangements involving other
>> individuals, DX-alerting nets, internet chat rooms, packet, etc.) is not
>> permitted.”
>> Change to:
>> “One person performs all transmitting, receiving, spotting, and logging
>> functions as well as equipment and antenna adjustments. Only one
>> transmitted signal per band is permitted at any given time.
>> Non-contact-producing activities as described in Rule 1.16 are not
>> considered transmitted signals for the purpose of applying this rule.”
>>
>> Rule 2.5 and Rule 2.6 including all of their subsections shall be deleted
>> and subsequent rules renumbered logically as appropriate. Aforementioned
>> changes negate the need for these categories.
>>
>> Rule 2.7.7, which presently states that “Rovers are permitted to use
>> APRS. Rovers using APRS transmit only their call sign and position. Any
>> multi-op station may access rover APRS data directly or via the Internet.”
>> shall be deleted.
>>
>> Finally, all Contest-specific rules for all VHF, UHF, microwave and EME
>> contests shall be amended as necessary to give effect to the above general
>> rule modifications, beginning with the June 2015 VHF contest.
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