[NLRS] Sept VHF Contest SOP Category Question

[John Kalenowsky]

Jack,

"On the Grid Line/Intersection" is not an issue for NON-contest activities
but, for the ARRL January, June and September VHF contests, there IS Rule
6.3 "Non-rover (fixed) stations may not change locations." AND there is
Rule STTN 5.4 "A station located precisely on a dividing line between grid
squares must select only one as the location for exchange purposes. A
different grid-square location cannot be given without moving the complete
station (including antennas) at least 100 meters."

I read that as contrary to Donn's reply (sri Donn).

Is there a reason you (Jack) and Shelley do not feel comfortable operating
as a Rover or don't feel that your operating would qualify as being a
Rover. You are transporting the equipment you will be using (presumably in
a vehicle) and it sounds like you will be moving among two or more
grid squares during the course of the contest (which are the 'basic'
criteria for the rover categories). If you are only going to be capable of
operating on 50, 144 and 432, you can enter the Limited Rover Category. In
addition, per the 'family rule', the two of you can 'share' the equipment
so folks can work BOTH K0JP/R AND K0MKL/R. Your QRP power level is ok for
Rover (but Limited Rover is allowed up to 200 Watts on 50 and 144 MHz, up
to 100 Watts on 222 and 432 MHz).

I presume you are aware that you cannot count any contacts made via
satellite for the contest (Rule PROH.2) but any non-satellite contacts are
okay.

That's my view...your mileage/opinion/interpretation may vary.

But I DO agree with and support Donn's closing directives..."Have fun.
Make Q's.".

73, John, K9JK