[Fourlanders] Rover Rules Changes

Wed Dec 19 17:07:46 EST 2007

Bruce and I tried running APRS in Buttercup when 
we were roving. The transmitter always interfered 
with 2m SSB operations; good filters would help. 
We turned the ARPS Tx off upon arriving at the site.
If you're considering running a digipeater, plan on filtering it well.

At 03:48 PM 12/19/2007, Rogers, Ron wrote:
>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
>
>________________________________
>
>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
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>
>
>
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