[UK-CONTEST] Was NFD originally an emergency capability test?

[Alex GM3ZBE]

When I say I have no problem, I suppose what I really mean is I am not 
going to get unduly excerised about something I am unlikely to see 
changed.  However my point remains that I think at least one section 
(the restricted section?) should not be unduly complicated, simply to 
keep it so a mega effort is not required to operate in NFD.  Not 
everyone has the time/knowledge or inclination to deal with loads of 
technology on top of the basic field day op.

Alex

On 07/06/2011 15:02, Paul O'Kane wrote:
> Hello Alex,
>
>> I have no problem with Skimmers/RBN etc being used but I think there is
>
> If you accept that NFD is intended to show
> a measure of independence in communications
> (otherwise why operate under field day
> conditions?), then surely the internet (RBN)
> in inappropriate in any section?
>
> 73,
> Paul EI5dI
>
>
>

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