[UK-CONTEST] HF CW Field Day

[Roger Western]

For the record, I feel that changing rules within so few weeks of a contest 
is ill-advised.
73 de Roger/G3SXW.



-----Original Message----- 
From: Chairman, RSGB Contest Committee
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 1:58 PM
To: UK-Contest at contesting.com
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] HF CW Field Day


You will be aware that the rules for HF CW Field Day have recently been
changed.  The Contest Committee has received a number of comments, some
expressing legitimate concerns.  These were discussed at a recent
Contest Committee meeting, and it has been agreed to make a few more
modifications.  The main effect will be to reduce the technological and
logistical requirements for groups wishing to enter the Restricted
sections, while maintaining their challenge and potential for
innovation.  This also maintains the clear distinction with the Open
Section.

Here is a summary of recent changes:

1.    The definition of "Site" now excludes reference to property
limits.  Entrants must still move equipment on to the site no sooner
than 24 hours ahead of the start, but this no longer includes welfare
and accommodation items.

2.    In the Restricted and Low Power sections:

(a)   all vertical antennas contribute to both the antenna length and
antenna support allowances -- this corrects an anomaly;

(b)   antennas may not be higher than 15m, which is within the
capabilities of virtually any group;

(c)   a muting requirement applies to receivers used -- this brings
operation close to "big knob-little knob" mode, and can be implemented
with minimum external circuitry.

The updated rules can be found at www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2012/rnfd.shtml

The FAQ and diagram pages have been updated and made clearer.

For any clarification, please email nfd.notify at rsgbcc.org

73,

Ed Taylor, GW3SQX
Chairman, RSGB Contest Committee


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