[VHFcontesting] [VHF] Adjustments to Single Operator Low Power Category in ARRLVHF Contests

[Lloyd Berg N9LB]

Note also the change as to where the transmit power is measured:

- - -
2.Entry Categories: ... ... Transmit power level is measured at the 
output of the final stage of amplification.
- - -

In the past, many stations used higher power amplifiers and less 
expensive lossy transmission line ( and usually a LNA at the top of the 
tower ) and measured their transmit power level at the antenna.

Under the new rules that is no longer allowed.  What comes out of the 
rig/amp now determines your power classification.

73

Lloyd  N9LB


On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Kutzko, Sean, KX9X wrote:

> Hi folks-
>
> Following a recommendation from the ARRL VHF/UHF Advisory Committee, 
> the
> ARRL Programs and Services Committee voted to change the power limits
> for Single Operator, Low Power entries in ARRL VHF+ contests on 902 
> MHz
> and above.
>
> In ARRL VHF Contests with a Single Operator, Low Power category, the
> power limit on 902 MHz and up was limited to 10 watts. This has been
> increased to 50 watts.
>
> This power level increase will take effect beginning with the 2011 
> ARRL
> August UHF Contest.
>
> See http://www.arrl.org/general-rules-for-arrl-contests-above-50-mhz 
> for
> complete information.
>
> 73,
> Sean Kutzko, KX9X
> Contest Branch Manager
>
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