[CQ-Contest] Remote Contest Operation

[Robert Chudek - K0RC]

Paul, your question is a diversion and a cop out.

The 500 meter rule is to contain the RX/TX within this close proximity 
to each other. That is entirely a different issue than "pseudo amateur 
QSOs" that use radio links to communicate with the RX/TX bundle at a 
remote site. You failed to identify the difference I was asking about.

In any case, let's take the 500 meter rule for example and bounce that 
laser off the same building a mile away. Your RX/TX, tower, antenna, and 
operator are all sitting within the 500-meter circle, but with an 
obstructed line-of-sight. Obviously the control link is about 2 miles in 
length, far exceeding the 500 meter limit. What is the ruling on this?

73 de bob - KØRC in MN

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On 4/16/2013 6:12 AM, Paul O'Kane wrote:
> Hello Bob,
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>> Correct me if I'm wrong Paul, but in the scenario detailed in the
>> message below, where the ham operator is using an amateur-band RF link
>> between his house and the equipment up on the top of the hill, he will
>> be logging true Amateur to Amateur QSOs.
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> What purpose does the 500m rule serve?
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> 73,
> Paul EI5DI
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