[RMVHF] Possible solution

[Phil Krichbaum]

Lauren,
    It has already happened in a few HF contests where there is no 
distinction between assisted and non-assisted single operators which I 
think makes sense and maybe the ARRL VHF contests should go this way 
soon (2009?). It is pretty much a given that multiops have web access 
for all contests. With VHF participation dropping, this might bring some 
people back to the fold and turn things around. With the wide use of 
Blackberrys etc, even rovers and portables can have lots of internet 
access. I can see a point where there will be no separate class for 
assisted and everyone can use spots and I think that day is getting very 
close. It has always amazed me that not more people enter the assisted 
class in HF contests since it was first created. With the point and 
click features of the logging programs, S&P all of a sudden is something 
all operators can do more of at a respectable rate.  It actually gives 
one a whole new outlook on S&P and it is darn fun too. It further amazes 
me that the assisted ops generally are down a rung or two from the 
unassisted ops and there are definitely some good operator skills and 
top notch equipment in the assisted group and this just doesn't make 
sense. The obvious thought that comes to mind, is that a significant 
number of unassisted ops could be sneaking the more than occasional look 
at spots. A certain number have been caught with their hand in the 
cookie jar! Allowing spots for everyone (IMHO) is going to happen so we 
need to start planning on how to do it.
    73 Phil N0KE DM69em

w0ld wrote:
> The ARRL PSC committee has asked the VUAC Advisory committee to investigate
> the possibility of a Single Operator Assisted Class in the VHF/UHF contests
> sponsored by the ARRL.
>
> The implication of this class would allow APRS, internet spotting and other
> means of assistance for a Single Operator.
>
> I would appreciate your comments as we begin to discuss this as a VUAC
> advisory group.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Lauren Libby, W0LD
> Rocky Mountain VUAC representative
> Chairman of the VUAC Advisory Committee
>
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