[VHFcontesting] re: Captive rovers

[Tree]

> General Rules for ARRL Contests on Bands Above 50 MHz
> 
> 2.3.5.All Rovers are encouraged to adopt operating practices that allow as 
> many stations as possible to contact them. 

Ah - I remember that rule.  I think perhaps I was on the CAC when it was 
adopted.

It was a tough rule to write - how do you enforce it?  The intent of the 
rule was to prevent such a thing from happening.  How could a rover be in
an area where there is lots of activity and only work a single station 
from a number of grids?  It smells REALLY poor.

I would submit that this rover is not following this rule.  But here we 
have most people saying "oh - it's okay - it follows the rules".

Furthermore, I would suggest that their activity is not helping promote 
activity and interest in the contest - and really should be frowned upon
by the VHF contesteing community.  It is not the best thing for the 
overall health of the contest.

Any competitive entry should take steps to avoid this type of situation.

Tree N6TR
tree at kkn.net