[UK-CONTEST] Mega stations in the UK and elsewhere

[Rob - G4LMW]

Mike

You state "I no longer take part in certain RSGB events" as you imply that 
you are limited to 100W.

Only certain "domestic" contests are limited to 100W - as previously stated, 
in an attempt to level the playing field. In fact, I don't think that ROPOCO 
or the AFS is limited to 100W? I might ask, why not?

We only (might) need additional power when competing with our international 
neighbours. In IOTA for example, the limit it whatever the legal limit for 
the station location is.

Perhaps I have misunderstood the rules?

73, Rob
G4LMW
http://www.G4LMW.co.uk



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Farmer" <G3VAO at ARRL.net>
To: "UK-Contest" <UK-Contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Mega stations in the UK and elsewhere


> At the risk of developing yet another line of discussion!
>
> I have extracted a section on Dons last submission
>
> " 1. Contesting is a competitive activity and, as some contributors have
> said, is a good reason to extend our stations (within the restrictions of
> the licence, as G3LVP will no doubt remind us :-) ). All part of the "self
> training" which is part of our raison d'etre."
>
> I no longer take part in certain RSGB events because I cannot run 100w to 
> a
> beam, I can use my beam if I have an amp but then I have to compeate 
> against
> the 400plus brigade.  I have extended the performance of my station by
> adding improved antennas but the RSGB will not let me use them - I have 
> said
> before this is contary to the self traing and improvement aspects of our
> hobby. As a precursor to the 1500w campain I would join one to remove the
> restricted catergory in RSGB contests.
>
> Any comments from Contest Committe members?
>
>
> Mike
> G3VAO
>
> 100w in contests  350 to 400 outside of contests
>
>
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