[NLRS] Sept VHF Contest SOP Category Question

[WA2VOI, Donn]

Yup, John is correct.  "Contest rules" can (and obviously ARE) different.  I'm sorry for 
confusion I caused and am glad John did the research (which I should have done :-( but 
didn't).

I will reiterate, though. "Have fun.  Make Q's"

73 Donn
WA2VOI/0


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Kalenowsky" <hamk9jk at gmail.com>
To: "Jack K0JP" <vhfplus at gmail.com>
Cc: "NLRS List" <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2021 11:04 PM
Subject: Re: [NLRS] Sept VHF Contest SOP Category Question


> 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
> ______________________________________________________________
> NLRS mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/nlrs
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:NLRS at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html