[NLRS] Sept VHF Contest SOP Category Question

[Jack K0JP]

Thanks for your reply, John.

Rules 6.3 and STTN 5.4 are why I asked, anticipating being able to kill 
two birds (not satellites) with one stone. Because of the "family rule" 
we will effectively have two stations with each giving out only a single 
grid.

As far as competing as a Rover, we have neither the equipment nor 
antennas to do anything meaningful in the category especially since we 
have but a few hours to operate. From a fixed location we will at least 
be able to take advantage of what propagation is available and hopefully 
give out a couple of fairly rare grids. Since we just acquired the 
FT-817 the new SOP category was of real interest and this is a good 
opportunity to give it a try.

Yes, I am aware that satellite QSOs do not count for this contest but 
that was never out intent. We just want to be able to work and confirm 
two of three northern Minnesota grids someone needs in his almost 
completed long road to the AMSAT Grid Master award.


On 9/10/2021 6:04 PM, John Kalenowsky wrote:
> 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
>
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73,

Jack, K0JP/VE3RUA
Shelley, K0MKL


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