[Fourlanders] Grid Circling

[Brian McCarthy]

 I think we talked about this before on this reflector. See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contesting_controversies#Controversies_in_VHF_contests

For the most part, I agree with the definitions shown and especially
grid circling. Since Wikipedia is usually self regulating, it might be
interesting to use it as the forum for the creation of a pack and/or
team roving definition.

Trying to get a consensus via the various email reflectors will be
more than difficult.

Good Luck!
Brian
NX9O

On 5/14/07, Rogers, Ron <RR124640 at ncr.com> wrote:
> Well, if you are looking for a foundation of definition for discussion
> and/or editing and additional comments, the following is directly from
> Wikipedia >
>
> "Grid circling" is a highly-coordinated operation of two or more rover
> stations. Two or more rover stations arrive at an area near the
> intersection of four Maidenhead grid locators, and "circle" through the
> possible combinations of grid locators, making contact with each other
> from all possible grid and band/mode combinations. The rover stations
> then drive to the next intersection of grid locators on their planned
> route and repeat the process. Stations participating in grid circling do
> not need to be capable of communicating over distances longer than a few
> miles. Even without making contact with any other stations in the
> contest, grid circling stations can generate large scores just by
> contacting the other stations in their small, tightly-coordinated group.
>
> Ron
> WW8RR
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:fourlanders-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Worsham
> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 11:17 PM
> To: rover at wireco.net; fourlanders at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Fourlanders] Grid Circling
>
> I understand your feelings but please something more helpful than that.
> Let me elborate a bit more.  If you are going to have rules regulating
> an activity you must first have a definition of that activity.  I have
> been tasked to write the definitions for grid circling and pack/team
> rovering.
> This IS NOT going to be easy so that is why I am looking for some help
> from my fellow contest buddies.  So, if you were going to write a
> definition of those activities, something like in a dictionary, what
> would you write?
>
> 73
> Jim, W4KXY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rover at wireco.net [mailto:rover at wireco.net]
> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 11:01 PM
> To: wa4kxy at bellsouth.net; fourlanders at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [Fourlanders] Grid Circling
>
> abomination
>
> ----- Original Message Follows -----
> From: "Jim Worsham" <wa4kxy at bellsouth.net>
> To: <fourlanders at contesting.com>
> Subject: [Fourlanders] Grid Circling
> Date: Sun, 13 May 2007 17:02:59 -0400
>
> > I need some help guys so I thought I would take a poll amongst my VHF
> > contesting buddies here.  I need to define grid circling and pack/team
>
> > roving.  When you see those two terms, what do they mean to you?  I
> > particularly want input from you rover guys out there.
> >
> > 73
> > Jim, W4KXY
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Fourlanders mailing list
> Fourlanders at contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/fourlanders
> _______________________________________________
> Fourlanders mailing list
> Fourlanders at contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/fourlanders
>