[NLRS] Statement regarding the use of BEACONet in ARRL VHF Contests

[Jonathan Fox]

Statement regarding the use of BEACONet in ARRL VHF Contests
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From: Henderson, Dan N1ND
To: cq-contest ; VHF Contesting.com ; VHF List ; RVHFG_general@yahoogroups.com ;
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Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 8:39 AM
Subject: Statement regarding the use of BEACONet in ARRL VHF Contests


First, please feel free to forward this statement to other reflectors as
appropriate.

There is a growing controversy in regards to the use of BEACONet in the upcoming
ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes and other ARRL VHF contests.

Let me be very plain and straightforward:  The ARRL has determined that the use
of BEACONet  is considered self-spotting of your station.  Self-spotting is
specifically not allowed under the provisions of the General Rules for All ARRL
Contests:

        3.14. In contests where spotting nets are permissible, spotting your own
station or
                requesting another station to spot you is not permitted.

This determination has been clearly presented to those involved with the
BEACONet program.  However there have been postings to many reflectors stating
that they believe the issue has been wrongly decided.  That will continue to be
discussed as time progresses.

However, so there is no misunderstanding: the use of BEACONet to solicit
contacts during the contest period may make your entry subject to action by the
ARRL Awards Committee.

Since I may not be subscribed to the reflector where you ultimately read this
please forward questions, etc directly to me.  I will collect them and add them
to the information for the Awards Committee.

Thanks and 73

Dan Henderson, N1ND
ARRL Contest Branch Manager


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