[ADXA] ADXA comments to DXAC re Remote Operations and CountryCriteria

[David A. Norris]

GE All,

 

It is good to see our DXAC rep hanging tough on this one!  Good job Gary-
tighten that radius!

 

73

 

David A. Norris, K5UZ

Director, Delta Division

 

ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio C

 

-----Original Message-----
From: adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Frank Fahrlander
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 8:09 PM
To: Gary Jones
Cc: ADXA
Subject: Re: [ADXA] ADXA comments to DXAC re Remote Operations and
CountryCriteria

 

Thanks Gary. Thanks to the DXAC also for working on our behalf as DXers.

 

Frank, N7FF


On Jan 9, 2014, at 7:17, Gary Jones <garyejones at cmaaccess.com> wrote:


Hello Frank and nice to get your letter. I appreciate the feedback. 

 

I have already heard from an number of prominent DX clubs in the division,
and frankly, you club's position is consistent with almost everyone in the
division.   The differences are primarily in the radius of the zone of
permissible operation of the remote station.  I have previously argued that
the zone should be 200 miles and then with further input from division
DXers, tightened that radius up to 100 miles as there were strong opinions
for a relatively local radius.  Of course, that is just my opinion on the
Committee and others have argued for no restrictions. I am going to forward
your letter directly to all the DXAC members in hoping to elicit more
discussion. Several members have argued for no restrictions except within
their entity. 

 

Thanks for taking the time to write and your input into both important
issues. 

 

73

 

Gary.     W5FI

 

 

 

 

 


On Wednesday, January 8, 2014, Frank Fahrlander wrote:

Dear Gary:

At a recent quarterly meeting of the Arkansas DX Association (ADXA), we
discussed certain issues presently before the DXAC for consideration. I'm
sure you are aware of the ADXA as our organization has been around for over
45 years and was one of first ARRL affiliated DX clubs in the nation.

Our members directed me, as ADXA President, to submit the following
comments:

Remote operations - We realize this is an ever-increasing means of legal
operation. However, for DXCC purposes we strongly recommend the following:

1.     The control point for operating the remote station and antennas must
be located in the same entity as the remote station and antennas.

2.     The control point, remote station and antennas must be within a
certain mileage distance of each other. The club suggests something in the
order of a 200-250 mile radius.

3.     The transmit and receive antennas must be in the same entity and
within the mileage distance noted in item 2 above.

4.     The control point, remote station, and antennas must be land based.

Country (entity) criteria - With regard to the current DXCC country (entity)
criteria, we believe the current rules have served exceptionally well,
especially in keeping the ARRL and DXCC program out of the political arena
with regard to new entity determination. We do not recommend any change.

Thanks, Gary. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

73, Frank, N7FF

President, Arkansas DX Association

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