[PaQSO] Unirover

[Michael Coslo]

On May 14, 2007, at 9:02 AM, Gene Warner wrote:

> For the last 7 years or so, a small (sometimes) group of us set up
> operations on the Fulton/Franklin county line near Tuscarora summit.
> We picked this spot because historically, these two counties have been
> among the least activated for the PA party. We usually set up 3
> stations, CW 40-80, Phone 40-80, a multiplier station that can be any
> mode on 20 and above. We also put up a 160 meter antenna that we  
> switch
> between the phone and CW positions.
>
>> From the very first year, we were confused about our entry class. We
> certainly were't a HOME station and we weren't MOBILE. PORTABLE was  
> the
> class we thought we fit best but, since we were Multi-Multi, we  
> couldn't
> enter as a portable. That leaves ROVER. True, we only operate from 1
> location but we "ROVED" there from EPA to WPA just to activate 2 of  
> the
> harder-to-get counties and to have an enjoyable weekend.
>
> We aren't eligible for any awards since we are Multi-Multi. We  
> aren't in
> COMPETITION with anyone else so I don't understand what all the  
> fuss is
> about. Please, give it a rest.

	I think this is one of those unintended consequences things.  
Somewhere, someone made the rule that portables have to be singles.   
I'm not sure exactly why, but they did. Then Gene's operation came  
up. I believe that his sort of setup is not only legit, but it sounds  
like a great way to enjoy the party.

	So we came up with a way for them to enjoy the party. Since they  
aren't eligible for any awards, no one is being rooked out of  
anything except them.

	There is an advisory board formed to go over some of these  
questions. I approach the effort with both anticipation and a bit of  
trepidation. There is no rule we can make or change that can't be a  
problem somewhere along the line.. <g>



-73 de Mike KB3EIA -