[VHFcontesting] A reasonable approach to the grid circlingproblem....

[Gerry Hull]

Wow!  A perfectly rational definition of the issue.  I like it!

73, Gerry W1VE

On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 8:48 PM, Chet, N8RA <chetsubaccount at snet.net> wrote:

> Here's the Wikipedia definition. I do not know if the author is from Philly
> or Chicago.
>
> Grid circling
>
> Grid circling is a highly-coordinated operation of two or more rover
> stations. Two or more rover stations arrive at an area near the
> intersection
> of four Maidenhead grid locators, and "circle" through the possible
> combinations of grid locators, making contacts in each combination. The
> rover stations then drive to the next intersection of grid locators on
> their
> planned route and repeat the process. Stations participating in grid
> circling do not need to be capable of communicating over distances longer
> than a few miles. Even without making contact with any other stations in
> the
> contest, grid circling stations can generate large scores just by
> contacting
> the other stations in their small, tightly-coordinated group.
>
> Some object to the activity because it does not contribute to the contest
> at
> large; the stations in the grid circling effort generally do not contact
> many other stations in the contest. Others object to the unfairness of
> these
> stations competing in the same category as other rover stations that do not
> grid circle, and who are at a perceived scoring disadvantage. Grid circlers
> themselves often argue that the technical and operational challenges of
> such
> an operation represent significant achievement, and the activity, if
> discouraged, is not explicitly prohibited. Some suggest that grid circling
> should be allowed, but such teams of station should be ranked in a separate
> category from other rovers.
>
> Chet, N8RA
>
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> Williams
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> Subject: [VHFcontesting] A reasonable approach to the grid
> circlingproblem....
>
>
> P.S.  I have been informed that the Philladelphia lawyers cannot come up
> with a definition of grid circling that does not include pack
> roving.....indeed many do not see the difference at all.  If that be true,
> then, sadly, we must also prohibit pack roving to the lower two classes.
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