[UK-CONTEST] Re: Rule bending

[G3SJJ]

No it's not incredible Andy. Just fact. The FT1000, as opposed to the
FT1000MP, has been around for about 10 years and has been used by many
groups during this time, some of which have either won or been highly
placed. Just fact.

Conversely, both restricted sections have been won by groups using standard
100w radios, so it isn't a pre-condition.

As well as the Atlanta there is the newer FT401/FR401 combo. The tx is is
good for 500w if you have a reasonable supply of tubes for the 24 hours. I
reckon the vfo could be re-built using FETs to give it enough stability for
contest conditions.

Wouldn't know about towers although I am aware of at least one group with an
80ft trailer tower and a battery powered electric winch. Don't know if they
use the full height or not, but I could have a good guess.

I do have to admit though that over last weekend at GB5HQ I noticed the
power had crept up to 401 W and since the antenna was fed with very low-loss
LDF 5-50 I immediately backed off the ALPHA 89a (I do like those red leds)
to dead-on 400w. Didn't want to risk a visit from the Thought Police!

Chris G3SJJ


-----Original Message-----
From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Andy Summers
Sent: 16 July 2003 12:25
To: uk-contest at contesting.com
Subject: RE: [UK-CONTEST] Re: Rule bending


Hi Chris,

I couldn't let this one go without comment. I find this incredible. The
rules in both NFD and SSB Field Day clearly state 100W max. Are you
seriously suggesting that if I get hold of an old KW Atlanta I could run
400W? I think not! Next you'll be telling us you used the full 80-odd ft of
your crank-up because you can't outlaw specific towers.

This is yet another message that something has to be done to redress the
balance with those that don't have access to FT1k's. I suspect these
revelations are more likely to reduce the participants than anything else!

Unless I hear something to the contrary I know what we'll be borrowing come
September!

73,
Andy, G4KNO.


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> Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 20:06:59 +0100
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> Quite correct Chris and I seem to recall it was myself that put out that
> message. Strange one this since the particular rule has been abused for
> several years, (as long as the FT1000D has been around) and
> ignored by HFCC
> (even under my chairmanship !!) The dilemma is that you can't
> really outlaw
> specific radios as this would reduce the already depleted entry.
> I think the
> view taken is that NFD is a contest that will see itself out over the next
> few years, the leading participants (all in the UK) know the score and are
> content to live with it to ensure the contest stays around as long as
> possible. Seems a reasonable party line. I guess it has a similar
> thread to
> the old question of power. Live and let live.
>
> I think IOTA is a totally different ball game. It is our only major
> international contest, but it also has some very difficult rules
> because  of
> the merge between contesting and the IOTA award programme. This event is
> still relatively new and as Don XTT quite correctly pointed out to me, is
> only just being recognised by major international contesting groups. It is
> for this very reason that a tight control needs to be kept on potential
> cheating. Again the problem here is that many rules in any contest are
> difficult to police.
>
> I am not sure how we get round this one, maybe a 15 minute rule
> might help.
> I don't envy Don in trying to sort it out but it is a very worrying trend
> which could seriously damage the reputation of the RSGB, IOTA
> programme and
> contesting in general.
>
> Chris G3SJJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of chris.m0ajt
> Sent: 11 July 2003 18:18
> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Re: Rule bending
>
>
> Whilst on the subject of rule bending (9A0A, IOTA 2001) I seem to recall a
> post cw field day message reading something to the effect that it
> would have
> been nice to have had the extra 3db provided by the FT1000MK V.
> Is there not
> a power limit of 100  watts on field day or have I missed a change in the
> rules.
>  Chris  M0AJT.

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