On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 12:59:19PM -0800, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 12/15/2010 9:17 AM, Tree wrote:
> > 6. Prohibited activities: Use of Internet-based and/or radio-based
> > spotting
> > > systems and chat rooms is not permitted for the purposes of improving
> > > your score, regardless of category.
> > >
> > > Remote operation is permitted as long as all transmitting and
> > > receiving
> > > antennas used are within 100 km of each other - with only one
> > > transmitter
> > > site. The grid square sent and used for scoring purposes must be
> > > the one
> > > that your transmitter is in.
> > >
> > > Use of skimmer like devices are permitted for the multi-operator
> > > category
> > > only. Any skimmer like devices (including reverse beacon network
> > > devices)
> > > must be located within 100 km of other devices (such as
> > > transmitters).
> > >
>
> The first and third paragraphs are in direct conflict. The third
> paragraph would appear to limit the use of a skimmer device to a
> NON-INTERNET-BASED connection (i.e., radio). Further, the reverse beacon
> network IS INTERNET BASED, and it IS a spotting system, so IT would also
> appear to be prohibited for all categories by the first paragraph.
Always fun writing new rules trying to keep up with technology!!
Single-Op - a boy and his radio.
Multi-Op - boys and their toys (as long as they are < 100 km)
Tree
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