[VHFcontesting] Re: A suggestion for Limiting MultiOps [was: Asuggestion for ERP-based Entry Classes]

[dpease at adams.net]

How about a just rolling everyone that uses more than 4 bands into one big 
class, regardless of power?  That should even the field out quite a bit.

NG9R 


Ev Tupis (W2EV) writes: 

> In reply to W2EV, "Kenneth E. Harker" wrote:
>> > Think about this:
>> >
>> > o Donate to the spectrum defense fund
>> > o Create a contesting category that actually encourages you to 
>       NOT use spectrum
>> 
>> You are not going to get everyone who shows an interest in VHF operating to
>> buy microwave gear.  It's expensive, it takes a lot of time and effort to
>> build a station, and a lot of time and effort to learn how to use it.
> 
> It's not about getting everyone to buy microwave gear.  It's about sending
> conflicting messages.  The way the rules are written about MultiOp
> participation, those that CHOOSE to use our bands must make a decision to either
> do that (a very good thing) or to enter the Limited MultiOp category (a very BAD
> thing).  L-M/O, the way it is configured now, is bad for our future and works in
> opposition to the efforts funded by the ARRL's Spectrum Defense Fund. 
> 
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> = Commentary on this thread's real topic ends here. =
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> 
>>   It (uWaving?) has been and always will be a small niche activity.
> 
> Let's see if you're right.  Place your bets now. 
> 
> According to the ARRL On-line database, the January 2003 VHF SS had 798
> continental log submittals.  Of those, 278 submitted a log showing 1296 MHz
> activity.  This means that more than 1 out of every 3 continental participants
> have microwave gear.  If one out of every 3 auto owners had a Hummer H2, you'd
> see them everywhere you went.  uWave participation enjoys quite a "market
> penetration" and is hardly a "small niche activity". 
> 
> Take a gander at South Texas (you must be an ARRL member to view this):
> http://www.remote.arrl.org/members-only/contests/scores.html?vhf_class=&vhf_sect=STX&clb_name=&ss_call=&long_form=1&sort0=&sort1=&sort2=&con_id=47 
> 
> You'll see 4 out of 14 South Texas stations submitted uWave QSO's last
> January...some with significant QSO totals. 
> 
> I was challenged to provide any meaningful response to the rest of your email so
> I almost ignored it.  Then came this nugget... 
> 
>> Aren't HF contests in opposition to the promotion of microwave spectrum usage? 
>> 
>> Truth.
> 
> Only in Kennethville, Mayor. 
> 
> QRU,
> Ev, W2EV
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