[VHFcontesting] VHFcontesting Digest, Vol 145, Issue 4

[James Duffey]

With my tongue firmly planted in my cheek, while smiling, I ask “So now we have to look in four places to get a complete set of rules for the Contest?”

Seriously, that does seem like a step in the wrong direction. - Duffey KK6MC

On Jan 2, 2015, at 4:18 PM, vhfcontesting-request at contesting.com wrote:

> In the absence of alternative rulings from HQ about what constitutes the 
> boundary between SO and SOU, I would use the following from the HF Rules 
> (http://www.arrl.org/general-rules-for-arrl-contests-below-30-mhz):
> 
> *2.2.1.*Use of spotting assistance or nets (operating arrangements 
> involving other individuals, DX-alerting nets, packet, multi-channel 
> decoders such as CW Skimmer, etc) not physically located at the station 
> is permitted. (Exception: spotting information obtained from any source 
> outside the station boundary via a closed or dedicated communication 
> link may not be used.)
> 
> Before anybody gets cranked up about HF rules in VHF+ contests, remember 
> that the original recommendation was only to create SOU in all ARRL HF 
> contests and it was the P&SC which extended it to VHF+ without any 
> additional discussion.  So the original recommendation was based on 
> 2.2.1 as above.  That definition needs to be broadened and made less 
> dependent on specific technology but it will suffice for now.