[Fourlanders] Rover Rules Changes

[Rogers, Ron]

We won't need to receive 144.39 APRS directly. What we WILL need to take advantage of this is a reliable internet connection link to be able to get 
 
into www.findu.com  or http://www.wulfden.org/APRSQuery.shtml to keep tabs on where the rovers are.
 
 
But, if this APRS beaconing for rovers works out, we might also consider running a portable digipeater from the contest site to further enable relaying of rover APRS signals to enhance their ability into an internet gateway for more reliable updates and longer range of APRS coverage for them.  
 
If some of you Four Landers have never used these web sites to explore APRS positioning of amateur stations, try clicking on  http://www.wulfden.org/APRSQuery.shtml and do a query for KD4K (he beacons from his WX station) or check to see where N4AC might be at the time.
 
 
Ron
WW8RR
 
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From: fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com on behalf of Paul Yeager, ABR(R), REALTOR(R)
Sent: Wed 12/19/2007 3:33 PM
To: fourlanders at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Fourlanders] Rover Rules Changes


Well, if it will help, we can easily set up to receive APRS without adding any noise to the contest site

W4SKI

"Bruce W. Martin" <fourlanders at bwm.us> wrote: Looks like some interesting Rover Rule changes for VHF/UHF contesting:

I guess the Grid circlers got their way by adding the "Unlimited 
Rover" class. Also, it looks like only lip service to discourage 
captive rovers.

Good News: APRS is legal as a "Advertising method". Look for little 
Doggie ICONS roaming on your APRS map.

Bruce


2.3. Rover: A rover is comprised of no more than two operators that 
moves among two or more grid squares during the course of a contest. 
An operator may perform any or all rover functions, but a driver's 
function shall be limited to driving the vehicle. Drivers may be 
switched out during the event. Any number of observers is also 
allowed, however observers may not perform any rover function at any 
time. Rover vehicles with only one occupant are allowed to perform all 
functions listed above.

2.3.1.A rover vehicle may transport only one station using a single 
call sign. An exception is provided for in "General Rules for All ARRL 
Contests" number 3.5 (Family Rule).

2.3.2.A rover may not operate with more than one call sign.

2.3.3.Rover vehicles must transport all the equipment, power supplies, 
and antennas used at each operating site.

2.3.4.Rovers MUST sign "rover" on Phone and /R on CW and digital modes 
after their call sign.

2.3.5.All Rovers are encouraged to adopt operating practices that 
allow as many stations as possible to contact them.

2.3.6.Rover operators may submit separate logs for single operator 
(fixed station) in addition to their rover entries. Rovers submitting 
a score for inclusion in a club competition must also include a 
secondary summary sheet indicating the portion of the score that 
counts for the club score if any of the QSOs submitted take place 
outside of their club's territory.

2.3.7. 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.

2.3.8. A rover may not make more than 100 QSOs with any other one rover.

2.4. Limited Rover. Same as the "Rover" class above, but competes with 
no more than any four bands of their own choosing. Output power limits 
shall be the same as those defined for the Single Operator Low Power 
category (2.1.1)

2.5. Unlimited Rover. Same as "Rover" class above, but Unlimited 
Rovers may use more than two operators and are exempt from rules 2.3.3 
and 2.3.8.


--
Bruce W. Martin, KQ4TV
8749 Lebanon Rd.
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
36 13.990N 086 28.220W
EM66sf



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