[TowerTalk] Remote Ham Radio

[K8RI]

On 8/3/2013 1:19 AM, N7KA at comcast.net wrote:
> DXCC
> Please read ARRL DXCC Rule Section1 Paragraph 9  that addresses remote operations as it applies to DXCC.
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Irrelevant.  We are talking about using another person's station for pay.

73

Roger (K8RI)


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> WAS
> There is no specific comment about "remote" operations.  Rule 3 says all contacts must be made from locations no more than 50 miles apart.   Rule 6 says contacts via "repeater" or power relay devices are not allowed.
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> Remote operation does not define how control is accomplished.  VHF link, telephone land line, or internet are several means to accomplish control of remote transmit/receive equipment.  The telephone landline and VHF links have been around for many years.  The internet is the newbie.
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> I believe that most of the major operating awards are not meant to be easy.  If they were easy then what is the purpose of having an award, since an award is obtained and recognized after accomplishing a specific goal.  WAS and DXCC are examples of operating goals.
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> Arne N7KA
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