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

[Roger Rehr W3SZ]

Thanks for the notice, Sean!

After reading this, I have removed the band-specific transmit 
attenuators from my 902 and up IF transmit lines.  These were used to 
keep me in the 'low power' category on each band for contests, with amps 
that were capable of a bit more power when fully driven.  Folks will see 
some smoke from W3SZ in the August UHF contest.  I can't wait to 
generate some heat [still low power, though, by the 'new and improved' 
ARRL definition]     ;)

Thanks again and have a great week,

73,

Roger Rehr
W3SZ

On 6/15/2011 3:01 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
>
> ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio(tm)
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> Newington, CT  06111
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> skutzko at arrl.org
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