[VHFcontesting] [VHF] APRS by Internet for all Contestants in June VHF Contest!

[k4gun at comcast.net]

Why do I get the idea that somebody at the ARRL just screamed down the hall, "Who the [insert invective of your choice] posted that to the web site?"  It looks like nobody bothered to consult with Sean, that's for sure.  Looking at the January and June specific contest rules, its clear that somebody made a deliberate effort to clarify a few things and may have over-stepped some authority in the process.

I'm kind of hoping they don't allow APRS for general use.  If they do, I'll probably be spending even more money in the near future.  Its not like I need another excuse to do that.  LOL.

Steve
K4GUN/R

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: James Duffey <JamesDuffey at comcast.net> 

> Again Sean, the rules for a specific contest take precedence over the 
> general rules do they not? From the general rules: 
> 
> 1.Precedence of Rules 
> 1.1.Rules for individual contests or events, including Field Day, take 
> precedence over all General Rules. 
> 
> Or are you saying that you posted the incorrect rules for the June 
> 2008 VHF contest? - Duffey 
> 
> 
> On Apr 18, 2008, at 5:13 PM, Kutzko, Sean, KX9X wrote: 
> > Gentlemen- 
> > 
> > I'm afraid that information is incorrect. The General Rules for all 
> > ARRL 
> > Contests above 50 MHz clearly state that only Multi-operator 
> > stations my use 
> > APRS data: 
> > 
> > http://www.arrl.org/contests/announcements/rules-vhf.html 
> > 
> > This rule has NOT changed. 
> > 
> > Changes will be made to the June VHF rules page to reflect this. 
> > 
> > 73, 
> > 
> > Sean Kutzko KX9X 
> > Contest Branch Manager 
> > ARRL - The national association of Amateur Radio 
> > 225 Main Street 
> > Newington, CT 06111 USA 
> > (860) 594-0232 
> > email: kx9x at arrl.org 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: owner-vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu on behalf of James Duffey 
> > Sent: Fri 4/18/2008 6:56 PM 
> > To: Stanford VHF email Remailer; vhfcontesting at contesting.com; RMVHF+ 
> > Cc: James Duffey 
> > Subject: [VHF] APRS by Internet for all Contestants in June VHF 
> > Contest! 
> > 
> > The rules for the June 2008 VHF contest allow the Rover APRS locations 
> > that appear on the internet to be used by all contestants, not just 
> > the assisted categories: 
> > 
> > 3.3.7. Rovers are permitted to use APRS. Rovers using APRS transmit 
> > only their call sign and position. Any station, regardless of their 
> > operating class, may access rover APRS data directly or via the 
> > Internet. 
> > 
> > from: 
> > 
> > < http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/june-vhf.html > 
> > 
> > This is in keeping with the original VUACC's rule change suggestions 
> > and is a change from the initial APRS rule change implemented in 
> > January. I did not see an earlier notice of this change, so it pays to 
> > read the rules for each contest, even if you have operated them 
> > before. 
> > 
> > Hats off to the ARRL for listening to our input. 
> > 
> > So this should make it easier to keep up with the rovers. It is easy 
> > to get behind schedule when one roves and this will help people to 
> > locate us when we are not where we wanted to be when we wanted to be 
> > there. 
> > 
> > On another note, I got the May QST yesterday and the announcement for 
> > the June contest is in a new format. It is more of an advertisement 
> > than a summary of the rules. I hope it gets more people to 
> > participate, but you do need internet access to find out what the 
> > rules are. 
> > 
> > Again kudos to those at the ARRL for straightening this out. - Duffey 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > KK6MC 
> > James Duffey 
> > Cedar Crest NM 
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