[UK-CONTEST] Power Limitations

[Rob Harrison]

Hi,

> It's maybe just me, but the gap between the thinking processes and 
> interests
> of UK HF contesters and UK VHF contesters seems to be widening.

Yes I agree, unfortunately CC wants the opposite to happen.

> In the U.S.A. they have a separate reflector for VHF contesting and HF
> contesting - seems like a good idea.

Again I agree, see above.

> 2.  it is *impossible* to regulate contest entrants on the basis of 
> antenna
> gain, ERP or any other variable quantity which would have to be measured
> accurately on-site to be valid (even then the results could be challenged)

Bob


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Tran GM3WOJ" <zl1ct1 at gm7v.com>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Power Limitations


> Hello all
>
> Jeepers my Delete key is worn out by this latest thread !
>
> Let's have a reality check :
>
> 1.  there is no such thing as a 'level playing field' in contesting 
> (except
> something approaching it in WRTC as mentioned)
>
> 2.  it is *impossible* to regulate contest entrants on the basis of 
> antenna
> gain, ERP or any other variable quantity which would have to be measured
> accurately on-site to be valid (even then the results could be challenged)
>
> It's maybe just me, but the gap between the thinking processes and 
> interests
> of UK HF contesters and UK VHF contesters seems to be widening.
>
> In the U.S.A. they have a separate reflector for VHF contesting and HF
> contesting - seems like a good idea.
>
> 73
> Chris
> GM3WOJ / GM2V
>
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