[Dxspider-support] Fwd: [sysops] vhf contest rules change about self spotting

[Dirk Koopman]

I am forwarding this for the benefit of sysops not on the two original 
lists.

Dirk G1TLH
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Subject: 	[sysops] vhf contest rules change about self spotting
Date: 	Tue, 02 Jun 2015 22:32:09 +0000
From: 	David Robbins <k1ttt at arrl.net>
To: 	ar-cluster <ar-cluster at yahoogroups.com>, Sysops 
<sysops at dxcluster.info>



Forwarding this for Matt:

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 General Rules For ARRL Contests Above 50 MHz 
<http://www.arrl.org/general-rules-for-arrl-contests-above-50-mhz> 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.

73,

Matt Wilhelm, W1MSW

Contest Branch Manager

ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio

860-594-0232

w1msw at arrl.org <mailto:w1msw at arrl.org>



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