[VHFcontesting] Rovers ( for filter purpose as requested )

[pipkin29292 at mypacks.net]

>From AH8M/R

Some very good discussions represented here and I am enjoying the exchanges although some people are not.
Obviously as a classic rover it has more interest for me than it might for others. The complaint is acknowledged.
So I'll throw in a last comment and leave it at that.

If the rules are to be tweaked, all I ask is that we recognize that pack rovers and grid circle operations are a legitimate part of the hobby. Although I don't choose that method, their accomplishments are real. Please leave some way for those guys to enjoy the contest also. From experience I know it takes a tremendous effort and prior planning to put those stations on the road. There is room in the hobby for all interest. There is no spirit of the intent etc., only the rules.

Those that say grid circle rovers are destroying the contest etc. etc. are unfairly judging how others choose to enjoy the hobby. Limiting the number of repeat contacts between rovers of ANY of the three classed to a low number would push out a group that should be admired for their ingenuity, dedication, and technical skills.

No matter if these guys beat me or not, I will continue to enjoy operating rover, building my station up over time and handing out grids to fixed stations. This stuff is FUN. And most important of all, I have seen no evidence that others interest in operating rover is declining. I see more and more call signs showing up.

Differing opinions are appreciated and respected. Thanks for the opportunity to offer mine.

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>   1. what bands follow up (frank bechdoldt)
>   2. VUAC <10 qso rule comprimise & honoring history (frank bechdoldt)
>   3. Rover rules discussion (Tom Carney)
>   4. Re: Rover rules discussion (Ron Hooper)
>   5. A reasonable approach to the grid circling	problem....
>      (Marshall Williams)
>   6. 5.8 Ghz phones (Bill Burgess)
>   7. Re: A reasonable approach to the grid	circlingproblem....
>      (Chet, N8RA)
>   8. Public Logs contatc info (frank bechdoldt)
>   9. Re: QST_ June contest write up (Glen Overby)
>  10. Re: QST_ June contest write up (Gerry Hull)
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>Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:27:18 -0800
>From: frank bechdoldt <k3uhf at hotmail.com>
>Subject: [VHFcontesting] what bands follow up
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>the what bands poll prove the point the guys in the 2 and four percent in the higher bands manipulated the contest rules despite the clear intent of the ARRL. The 2 and four prcenters do not represent the contest catagory as a whole but they are the winners.  The super majority followed the intent.  The poll proves the spirit of the rule's intent.
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