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<tt>I am forwarding this for the benefit of sysops not on the two
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<tt>Dirk G1TLH</tt><br>
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<td>[sysops] vhf contest rules change about self spotting</td>
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<td>Tue, 02 Jun 2015 22:32:09 +0000</td>
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<td>David Robbins <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net"><k1ttt@arrl.net></a></td>
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<td>ar-cluster <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:ar-cluster@yahoogroups.com"><ar-cluster@yahoogroups.com></a>, Sysops
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:sysops@dxcluster.info"><sysops@dxcluster.info></a></td>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Forwarding this
for Matt:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">It was brought to
our attention that some DX cluster node users and
administrators might not be aware that in January 2015 the
ARRL changed the <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.arrl.org/general-rules-for-arrl-contests-above-50-mhz"
target="_blank">General Rules For ARRL Contests Above 50
MHz</a> to allow the use of assistance for all stations
regardless of category. This rule change also allows the
use of self-spotting in ARRL Sponsored VHF+ contests. The
intention of this rule change is to increase participation
and activity in the VHF+ contests. It is certainly a major
change in how entrants might use spotting networks. In the
past, there has been a certain level of self-policing on the
networks when users spot themselves and it is our
understanding that some systems have filters in place that
prohibit self-spots. The goal of this note is to help
spread the word that the ARRL is allowing the practice of
self-spotting for the VHF+ contests that it sponsors and
that the rule goes into effect beginning with the upcoming
June VHF contest (June 13-15, 2015). We hope this will help
reduce any confusion regarding the practice of self-spotting
in ARRL VHF+ contests and if you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact me directly.</span><span
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">73,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Matt Wilhelm,
W1MSW<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Contest Branch
Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">ARRL - The
national association for Amateur Radio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">860-594-0232<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:w1msw@arrl.org"
target="_blank">w1msw@arrl.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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