[UK-CONTEST] Short Contest Call Sign

[Chris G4FZN]

Hi,

I agree with most of what you say, Bob (and John), however I don't perceive
that the 432MHz Trophy contest is a "sub-event" within the 24hr MAY UHF
contest. They are quite separate contests, you can enter one and not the
other, or the other and not the one if you see what I mean. 

And if a group does decide enter both at the same time, shouldn't it operate
within whichever one has the "tightest" t's and c's in both the contest
rules and the licence rules?

-- 
Chris
G4FZN



> -----Original Message-----
> From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:uk-contest- 
> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Rob Harrison
> Sent: 09 May 2011 19:57
> To: John G3UUT; uk-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Short Contest Call Sign
> 
> 
> Hi John,
> 
> Agreed, however the rules for entering the Trophy state otherwise.
> 
> Obviously this only crops up where contests overlap, which some do at 
> VHF/UHF. It may be an Ofcom requirement rather than something CC can 
> determine, and being a sub-event within the main contest, may just 
> need a nod from Ofcom. I think, seeing Ed's post, this may be 
> discussed by CC at the weekend.
> 
> It's all a bit of a waste on VHF/UHF. The QSO rates don't warrant any 
> perceived advantage you'd get with a special call.
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob